Postdoc in Reactive Heat Transfer - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

In line with KTH objective of a future sustainable society, this efforts target the sustainable goal Clean and Affordable Energy, specifically by enabling the transformation of the energy system. In detail, this project aims at increasing the knowledge enabling to improve energy efficiency in industry by intensifying heat-transfer properties using chemical reaction and endothermic reactions.

The objective is to understand the interplay between turbulence, chemical reactions and heat-transfter. To that end we will use high-fidelity CFD simulations of flow, chemical reactions and heat-transfer in candidate heat-transfer geometries. The post-doc will develop geometries, create numerical mesh, run heat-transfer and conjugate heat-transfer simulations, analyze and report results.

Teaching duties can be included in the tasks (up to one fifth of the working hours).

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.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Qualifications

A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.

Applicants must hold or be about to receive a doctoral degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Process or Energy engineering (or equivalent), preferably with focus on using CFD tools to predict flow and heat-transfer. The doctoral degree must have been obtained within the last three years from the application deadline (some exceptions for special grounds, for instance sick leave and parental leave). The candidate should have a strong background in at least one of the following areas: numerical heat-transfer, computational fluid dynamics, simulation of thermodynamics, combustion simulations, or turbulence simulations.

Good command of English orally and in writing is required to present and publish research results.

Preferred qualifications

We are looking for candidates with strong research record. Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills are a requirement as well as being able to take ownership of the project and meet milestones. A strongly motivated person, who is able to work independently and plan efficiently task will fit perfectly the role.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competence and suitability.

Trade union representatives

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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.

The application must include:

•  CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge, max 2 pages long.
• 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).

Temporary employment for up to 24 months.

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, 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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