Postdoc in Process Integration of Direct Reduced Iron with biosyngas - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The requirements on the Swedish and European steel industry to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions mean that blast furnace plants will be replaced with scrap-based steel production. This, in its turn, will lead to a lack of high-quality scrap which could be replaced with fossil-free direct reduced Iron-DRI process. Sweden has excellent conditions for producing fossil-free steel by combining established technology for the production of sponge iron from DRI with new technologies for gasification of biomass. By combining the DRI process with CCS a carbon sink, i.e. negative emissions are created.

In this Post- doc position, the scope of the work will be in developing the novel integrated system including biomass gasification, syngas conditioning, DRI process, EAF-Electrical Arc Furnace, and LF-Ladle furnace. Modelling and optimization of this developed system, making parameter- and with sensity studies. The position also includes co-operation with the industrial and academic partners, to make techno-economic and sustainability analysis.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

As a person you should have documented knowledge of process modelling, biomass /waste gasification, as well as basic process knowledge of iron and steel making. It is commendable if you have teaching experience for master and undergraduate students, awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality, good collaborative abilities and work Independence.

Requirements

A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).

Preferred qualifications

We are looking for a strongly motivated person, who is able to work independently. Good communication skills in English, by speaking and writing, is required to publish and present results at international conferences and in scientific journals.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

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Application

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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).

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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