Postdoc in Energy Technology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The Unit of Applied Thermodynamics and Refrigeration conducts research on heat pumps, their components and applications of heat pumps in the energy system. The research is closely related to industry and to practical applications.

We are looking for a postdoc who will work in collaboration with RISE Surface, Process and Formulation. Frost growth on metal surfaces with different types of coatings is the subject being investigated within the project. The purpose is to find coatings that reduce frost formation and thus reduce the need for defrosting in air source heat pumps and cooling systems.

In the position, you are expected to work independently in a laboratory environment, primarily with tests of surfaces in a wind tunnel but also with the preparation of surface coatings. Teaching activities may be included in the tasks. 

What we offer

• International workplace.
• A leading technical university that creates knowledge and expertise for a sustainable future.
• Here you get colleagues with high ambitions in an open, curious and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Requirements

We are looking for a candidate with a doctoral degree related to heat transfer, refrigeration and heat pump technology, fluid dynamics, surface chemistry or other areas relevant to the project. The doctoral degree or equivalent foreign degree must have been obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.

Furthermore, scientific skills shown by scientific publishing in any of the areas heat transfer, heat pumping techniques or surface chemistry is required, as well as experience in laboratory work in at least one of the areas.

The position requires:

• Good scientific expertise within the project relevant areas
• Good social skills, good collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated ability to work in a laboratory environment relevant to the project
• Ability to lead / guide
• Ability to express him/herself in speech and writing in English to a scientifically competent audience

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Preferred qualifications

It is meritorious if you have teaching experience and experience of supervising doctoral students and/or masters students.

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

Your application should include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The position is a fixed term employment.

About the employment

The position offered is still valid for at least two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

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