KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Job description

A postdoctoral position is announced in the project 'Hydrogen Activated Solar Energy Activation' within the framework of ERA-NET Bioenergy. In this project, we will recover lignocellulose from biomass biorefining, analyze the materials and then use them as raw materials in a photocatalytic process that we develop as part of a smart and flexible energy system. KTH is the coordinator of the project and cooperates with SMEs (small-medium enterprises) in Germany and Poland.

The goals are:

  • To make use of the vast amount of biomass that is not used in existing processes (e.g. recycled materials or residues from food production),
  • To transform biomass into a valuable raw material, and
  • To design and build a prototype for hydrogen generation using expertise from partner SMEs. KTH is responsible for the extraction and treatment of raw materials, as well as cellulose chemistry, synthesis and tailor-made nanocatalysts, as well as producing the lab prototype and proof of principle.

The use of non-edible renewable materials and robust methods to convert them into substances that can replace oil-based products are an important part of the global pursuit of a future sustainable society.

The postdoc will:

  • Create new lignocellulose and cellulose fractions from different biomasses and recycled materials.
  • Develop processes to activate the cellulose raw materials chemically or through high-kinetic processing, thereby making the raw materials more suitable for hydrogen production through photocatalysis.
  • Characterize the cellulosic materials and discover which structural-property relationships control the potential of the material to effectively react in the photocatalytic process.

The results from the project will be presented at international conferences and in scientific journals.

Qualifications

The potential candidate should have a PhD. A suitable profile for the position is specialization in polymer technology.

The applicant should be highly motivated for academic work, should easily take initiatives and be able to lead projects but also cooperate well in groups. The applicant should have very good skills in the English language, both written and spoken.

It is of great merit if the applicant has previously worked with polysaccharides, analysis of polymers, and organic chemistry.

Application contents from candidate

  • CV including education and relevant academic/work experience
  • Official record of transcripts and copy of degree certificate.
  • Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) with a short description of interest in the scientific studies and the specific research field.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment As agreement
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100%
City Stockholm
County Stockholms län
Country Sweden
Reference number C-2018-2097
Contact
  • Ulrica Edlund, Professor, edlund@kth.se, +46 8 790 76 34
Published 03.Dec.2018
Last application date 14.Jan.2019 11:59 PM CET

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