Project assistant in Chemical Engineering

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, The Department of Chemical Engineering (LTH)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The Department of Chemical Engineering is innovative in separation technology and reaction technology. Our work has a clear connection to Agenda 2030 through a research focus on energy and cost-effective processes.
Collaboration with industry and other research groups both inside and out of Sweden is an important component of our strategy.
Our students and employees experience a pleasant and inclusive environment at the Department.

We offer

Lund University is a governmental authority, which means you get special benefits, generous holidays, and a favorable occupational pension. Read more on the university's website about being employed at Lund University, Work with us

Work duties

The overall aim of the project is to study how shear forces generated by cross-flow, rotors and vibrations affect membrane capacity (flux) during ultrafiltration of macromolecules.

plan experiments together with project managers
independently carry out experiments on a pilot scale in the apparatus hall of the Department of Chemical Engineering
carefully document the work in the form of a logbook
together with the project managers, evaluate the results
present the work in a technical report together with the project managers

Qualifications

Required qualifications for the position are:

Master of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent
Practical experience of ultrafiltration in conventional modules based on cross-flow filtration, and modules where the shear forces at the membrane are generated by rotors and vibrations

Additional qualifications for the position are:

ability to independently design and carry out experiments on your own
experience of discussing and evaluating results from experiments together with other project participants

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.

Terms of employment

This is a fixed termed employment limited to 6 months with preliminary start date on 1st of January 2024, or according to 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 certificates 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.)”

LTH is Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering. At LTH we educate people, build knowledge for the future and work hard for the development of society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative advancements in technology, architecture and design. We have nearly 10,000 students. Every year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish around 100 theses and 2 000 scientific findings. In addition, many of our research and degree projects are transformed into innovations. Together we explore and create – to benefit the world.