PhD Position on Thermo-Chemical Recycling: Are you passionate about addressing the challenges of plastic waste recycling and eager to contribute to transforming the industry? Join our dynamic team at the Division of Energy Technology and collaborate with industry partners to advance technologies in the industrial production of raw materials, particularly plastics. We are offering a Ph.D. student position for an exciting journey involving thermochemical conversion, experimental campaigns, modeling, and groundbreaking research to revolutionize waste conversion processes.
PhD Position on Thermo-Chemical Recycling of Plastic Wastes
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Thermo-Chemical Recycling of Plastic Wastes
Location: Division of Energy Technology, Chalmers University, Gothenburg, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s level degree (at least 240 ECTS credits) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Engineering Physics, or equivalent.
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
- Experimental experience in thermal conversion, familiarity with gas analysis instruments (e.g., gas chromatography, FTIR), or experience with kinetic modeling (e.g., Chemkin or similar tools) is considered a merit.
Job Description:
- Conduct research on the thermochemical conversion of waste with a focus on heterogeneous waste streams.
- Plan, execute, and evaluate experimental campaigns using a pilot-scale facility for pyrolysis and gasification trials.
- Utilize advanced analytics for product characterization and experimental lab facilities for fluid bed conversion.
- Combine experimental work with modeling using tools like Chemkin, FactSage, and Matlab/Python.
- Collaborate with other researchers and effectively communicate research results through conferences and journals.
- Pursue doctoral studies, develop scientific concepts, and defend the doctoral thesis within 4-5 years.
Contract Terms:
- Full-time temporary employment, limited to a maximum of five years.
We Offer:
- A cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
Application Procedure:
- Apply online using the application form at the bottom of the page.
- Mark the application with reference number 20240034 and submit it electronically as PDF files.
- Include a CV, personal letter, two references, copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis, and transcripts of completed education.
- Application deadline: April 1, 2024.
Chalmers University is committed to improving gender balance, emphasizing equality, and embracing diversity in all activities. Join us in actively contributing to groundbreaking research in the field of thermo-chemical recycling. Apply by April 1, 2024, and be part of the solution to plastic waste challenges.
