Doctoral student in FibRe: Thermoplastic lignocellulose-based materials - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Fibre and Polymer Science

The Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology (FPT) at KTH is the largest academic department in Sweden in the field of natural and synthetic polymers. Research activities are largely aimed at sustainable materials.

This doctoral project is a central part of FibRe, a VINNOVA competence center consisting of academic partners (Chalmers and KTH), industry and public organizations. This specific project will be carried out at FPT at KTH in close collaboration with research partners at Chalmers and at some of the companies (Stora Enso, Tetra Pak, Nouryon and others). https://www.chalmers.se/en/ce

The aim of the project is to produce polymers that have good miscibility with different cellulose and lignocellulosic materials so that the final material can be formed by processing at elevated temperature. The materials must have a high fraction of cellulose/lignocellulose. Anyone applying for this doctoral position should have a good knowledge of polymer chemistry and organic chemistry. It is an advantage if you have knowledge of biopolymers and / or pulp / paper technology as well as experience of processing soft materials. Suitable background for this position is a master's degree in polymer chemistry, polymer technology, macromolecular materials, soft materials or equivalent. The experimental work in the project will consist of both advanced polymer synthesis, chemical and physical characterization as well as processing of bio (nano) composites and evaluation of their properties. We strive to meet the principles of green chemistry. To support the work, there is a large amount of advanced lab equipment and instruments as well as qualified colleagues.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who wants to be at the forefront of research and create new technology for a sustainable future based on materials from the forest.

Supervision
The doctoral student will be supervised by Eva Malmström Jonsson, Professor.

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.Read more
• Association to FibRe - a Vinnova competence center with the vision "Lignocellulose-based thermoplastics in a fossil-free society" based on close collaboration between academia and the surrounding society.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Work and study in Stockholm, close to nature and the water.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Eligibility

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a degree at advanced level. For this position you must have a MSc-degree in polymer chemistry, polymer technology, macromolecular materials, soft materials or equivalent.
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• in any other way acquired within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.
• Requirements for English equivalent to English B/6, read more here.

Selection

In order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:

• independently pursue his or her work
• collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues.
• The applicant must be able to speak fluent English and have a high level of proficiency in written English.
• The applicant must have a documented ability to present his/her own work both in writing and orally.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and personal suitability.

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years ' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

Union representatives

You will find contact information for union representatives on KTH's website.

Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

You will find contact information for doctoral section on the section's website.

Application

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/entral European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information

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