Researcher in modelling of stormwater management
Lund University, 009999 Lund University, 100000 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 Process and Life Science Engineering (PLE) at Lund University is located at Kemicentrum, one of the Nordics' largest centers for education and research in the field of chemistry. PLE has around 150 employees, of which around 65 are PhD students. The department offers a broad competence in areas such as chemical engineering, food technology, biotechnology and technical microbiology. The research and education at PLE spans the entire subject of chemistry and includes both undergraduate and graduate education. The Department of Process Engineering and Applied Biosciences (PLE) at Lund University works actively to ensure a good working environment through several initiatives and routines. PLE encourages open communication and collaboration between employees, students and management to continuously improve and have regular meetings and dialogues to discuss workplace safety.
Description of the workplace
The appointment is part of the department's research activities in stormwater management. The research is both theoretical and experimental with elements of computational technology and mathematical modelling and is based on close collaboration with industry and its suppliers.
Work duties
This position as researcher is focused on developing digital solutions for the analysis and design of stormwater management systems. The position involves development and verification of computation technology for model-based analysis and optimization of process systems, in this case systems for managing stormwater in extreme situations. The work is carried out in collaboration with other employees in nearby projects and with the project's company contacts.
Description of the work duties:
- to support/assist the research group, research within the subject area.
- collaboration with industry and wider society.
- administration related to the work duties listed above.
Qualifications
Appointment to a position as a researcher requires that the applicant has a PhD.
Required qualifications:
- a PhD or equivalent research qualification within chemical engineering or water and environmental engineering
- In-depth knowledge in process engineering and process automation
- Knowledge and skills in technical computing and programming
- very good oral and written proficiency in English
Additional requirements:
- documented experiences with process systems, process automation and computation technology,
- also documented experience of technical programming in e.g. Python or Java are a merit.
- Experience with modelling and simulation in stormwater management are an added advantage.
- assessed ability to work independently and ability to formulate and solve scientific problems.
We offer
Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University
Further information
The position is a fixed term position for 10 months, starting 2025-05-15 or after agreement at 10 per cent of full time.
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.)”
Welcome to apply!
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Part-time |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 10% |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2025/1315 |
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| Published | 22.Apr.2025 |
| Last application date | 06.May.2025 11:59 PM CEST |