PhD on modeling of biocomposite processing at Chalmers: The Department of Industrial and Materials Science, Chalmers invites online applications from experienced researcher for PhD student position on modeling of biocomposite processing directed by Prof Lars Berglund at Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Dept of Fiber and Polymer Technology, KTH. This position will at the Division of Engineering Materials, Department of Industrial and Materials Science at Chalmers working in close cooperation with the R&D team at Stora Enso, will focus on the development of methodologies and procedures for material characterization, process modeling and optimization of processing flows, with a focus on extrusion.
About position: The project symbolizes a strong industrial drive through a Stora Enso – Chalmers cooperation. The Cellulose Biocomposites project is a multidisciplinary effort exploring new opportunities for nanostructured cellulose materials. Research towards new materials and processing concepts is performed, including a sustainability perspective.
Position: Ph.D.
Duration: 5 years which includes teaching duties for 20% of the time.
Salary: As per norms.
Educational qualifications: Interested candidates must have a master’s level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science or related fields/relevant field with verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English.
Closing Date: 15 December 2019
How to apply: Interested and eligible applicants may apply their applications with CV including previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust, 2 references and cover letter with 1-3 pages introducing yourself, describe previous research fields and main research results and Describe future goals and future research focus before 15 December 2019.
Contact Address: Roland Kádár, Associate Professor, +46 31 772 12 56, roland.kadar@chalmers.se
Anders Brolin, Director – Innovation Management at Stora Enso, anders.brolin@storaenso.com
| Quick Overview——– | |
| Organization | Chalmers |
| Position | Ph.D. |
| Country | Sweden |
| Subject areas | Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science |
| Salary | As per norms |
| Eligibility | Master degree in relevant subject |
| Deadline | 15 December, 2019 |
For more information: For detailed announcement and instructions for submission of application, eligibility requirements, other terms and conditions, please visit the link given below.
