Luleå University of Technology is in strong growth with world-leading competence in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and ground-breaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.9 billion per year. We currently have 1,840 employees and 17,670 students. In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

Energy Engineering within the Division of Energy Science belongs to the Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics. It is an institution with many successful teams and recognized educational programs. We work closely with companies/industries in both research and student projects. The conducted research has high international standard and close collaborations around the world.

The Division of Energy Science at Luleå University of Technology has an open PhD position in the subject of Energy Engineering. Your research studies will focus on developing hybrid solvents for CO₂ separation.

Subject description
Energy engineering concerns the development of technologies and processes in order to build a sustainable energy supply. The research focuses on bioenergy technologies and energy efficiency in industry and society.

Project description 
This is a four-year PhD project, with financial support from the EU and cooperation with other universities and institutes. It will also be performed in close collaboration with another PhD student from RISE/LTU. The overall aim of the project is to develop hybrid solvents for CO₂ separation. The work is mainly on experimental measurements, testing, and process evaluations.

Within the PhD research project, we will identify and develop hybrid absorbents to improve CO₂ absorption capacity and decrease energy demand for CO₂ separation and capture from the gas streams, where both theoretical screening and lab testing will be combined. The process will be simulated and optimized.

Duties
As a PhD student you are expected to perform both experimental and theoretical work within your research studies as well as communicate your results at national and international conferences and in scientific journals. Most of your working time will be devoted to your own research studies. In addition, you can have the opportunity to try the teacher role. As a researcher, you work as a neutral party in many contexts, which provides a great opportunity to be involved in challenging development projects.

As a PhD student, you will work toward a doctoral degree as the final goal, according to the goals specified in the Higher Education Ordinance. In parallel with your thesis work, you will also develop your general skills by taking courses as part of your research education.

Qualifications
To be eligible, you must have a degree of Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Energy Engineering, or similar specializations. You should have a good knowledge in English language and good oral and written proficiency. It is desirable that you have a strong interest in CO₂ capture and separation. We value candidates who likes to work in a team but can also take the initiative on his/her own. We see it as an advantage if the candidate has research experience on ionic liquids and CO₂ separation.

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Information
Full-time fixed-term employment for four years (up to a maximum of five years). Departmental duties, such as administration and/or lecturing, up to 20 % of full time may be added. The lecturing assignments are within the courses given for the MSc program in Sustainable Energy Engineering. Placement: Luleå. Starting: According to agreement.

For further information, please contact:

Xiaoyan Ji, Professor, (LTU), +46-920-49 2837, xiaoyan.ji@ltu.se,
Marcus Öhman, Professor (LTU), +46-920-49 1977, marcus.ohman@ltu.se
Dr. Fredrik Weiland (RISE), +46 -10 516 61 83, fredrik.weiland@ri.se

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version is preferred.

Union representatives:
SACO-S Kjell Johansson +46-920-49 1529 kjell.johansson@ltu.se 
OFR-S Lars Frisk, +46-920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se

Application
We ask you to apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter, and copies of verified diplomas from the university level. Your application, including diplomas, must be written either in English or Swedish. Mark your application with the reference number below.

Reference: 398-2024
Application deadline: March 27, 2024