Doctoral student in dynamic compression/tension for cellulose treatment - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Engineering Mechanics

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our team in developing novel experimental techniques for generating rapid compression and expansion waves in liquids. You will study the dynamics, quality and precision of focusing such waves, and resulting phenomena like cavitation. Your work will provide new insights into matters under extreme pressures and tensions.

Your work will have important applications in cellulose processing. You will explore using compression and tension pulses to disintegrate, homogenize, and fibrillate cellulose fibers efficiently. This project provides a unique opportunity to gain expertise with cutting-edge high-speed measurement techniques and simulations while also contributing to more sustainable production of novel nano- and micro-cellulose materials.

The ideal candidate is a creative person excited to become an independent researcher and take on a multidisciplinary role at the intersection of Fluid Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, and Materials Science. You will collaborate closely with our diverse, supportive team from the Fluid and Solid Mechanics divisions and have access to state-of-the-art facilities at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

This PhD position is funded through the prestigious ERC grant and entails four years of full-time research and can be extended by up to one year, contingent on departmental duties such as teaching and laboratory assistance.

Supervision: Associate Professor Michael Liverts and Professor Artem Kulachenko are proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission.

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

Admission requirements

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 second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 second-cycle higher education credits, or
• acquired, in some other way within or outside the country, substantially equivalent knowledge

In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement 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

We also want you to have:

•  Enthusiasm for developing innovative experimental techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration across mechanics and materials science
• Strong academic background in mechanical engineering, physics or related fields
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Potential for developing skills in teaching and laboratory assistance 

Understanding of cellulose processing methods and skill in numerical methods relevant to fluid mechanics are complimentary merits in evaluation.

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. 

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.

To apply for the position

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/Central 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.Copies of originals must be certified.
• 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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