Researcher in Chemical Engineering - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Description of the workplace 

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Lund University provides teaching for primarily engineering students at the programmes of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering and Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering. The research subject of Chemical Engineering concerns reaction engineering, separation engineering and catalysis, pharmaceutical processes, biorefineries and other applications. The department has around 60 employees out of which half are PhD students.

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Lund University provides teaching for primarily engineering students at the programmes of Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Environmental Engineering and Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering. The research subjects of Chemical Engineering cover reaction engineering, separation engineering and catalysis, pharmaceutical processes, biorefineries and other applications. The department has around 60 employees out of which half are PhD students.

Membrane filtration is a separation process which is well-established for drinking water preparation and wastewater treatment. In this project membrane technology will be used for urban storm water, rainwater from residential houses, and mixed rain- and storm water from a parking garage. By using Direct Membrane Filtration (DMF) with ultrafiltration membranes it is aimed to remove micro-plastics and -pollutants from the collected water and polish it for re-use. In this concept, water will pass through the membrane for re-use, while pollutants and bacteria are accumulated, and collected. The quality of the water collected will be monitored to evaluate its use for non-potable purposes.

The Membrane Group at Lund University has many years of experience in membrane processes and is now looking for a new coworker to extend this work into membrane processes for rain and storm water harvesting and upgrading. The researcher position will include the integration and optimization of Direct Membrane Filtration on pilot scale in a housing area. The aim is to operate a pilot scale plant, maintain and improve its performance and analyze the water quality recovered by the membrane unit. 

 
We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.

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Work duties 

The main duties involved in a researcher position is to conduct research related to EU REWAISE project and to develop the research area “Water and membranes” which includes development and participating in research projects and third cycle courses. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20 % of working hours. The position includes the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning. The purpose of the position is to develop the independence as a researcher and to create the opportunity of further development.

The research contains the following subtasks:

• Operation, evaluation, and optimization of the pilot unit.
• Communication of obtained results in the form of publication of scientific articles, presentations etc.
• Participation in project meetings and contribution to status reports.
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Develop and write project applications.
• Development of courses and course material.
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualifications  

The applicant has experience in design, construction, and operation of membrane pilot units for water and wastewater treatment. Furthermore, the applicant has a PhD-, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position. The certificate proving the qualification requirement is met, must be received before the employment decision is made.

Required qualifications for the position are:

• A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position. 
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English. 
• Good oral and written proficiency in Swedish
• Experience with the design, construction, and operation of membrane processes.
• Experience with drinking water and/or wastewater treatment.
• Experience in building/assembling lab/pilot-scale equipment.
• Basic knowledge in electronics.

Additional qualifications for the position are:

• Experience with project management.

Consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development. 

Further information 

The position is a fixed term position for three years at 100 %  of full time  starting in 1st of August 2022 or by agreement.

How to apply 
Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”  

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