Researcher in Chemical Engineering on Membranes and Membrane Process for water treatment

Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Dept of process and life science engineering

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

The Division of Chemical Engineering is innovative in separation technology and reaction technology that is part of the Department of process and life science engineering (PLE). Our work has a clear connection to Agenda 2030 through a research focus on energy and cost-effective processes.
Collaboration with industry and other research groups both inside and out of Sweden is an important component of our strategy.
Our students and employees experience a pleasant and inclusive environment at the division.

Description of the workplace

The position is in the Membrane Group of the Division of Chemical Engineering, Department of Process and Life Science Engineering at Lund University. The Membrane Group is the most established Membrane Group in Sweden and has MemLab – Industrial membrane process re-search and development centre – an excellent infrastructure to develop and optimize membrane processes from lab to pilot scale. Further details about the Membrane Group can be found under: Membrane Group

Work duties

The main duties involved in this researcher position is to conduct research related to two projects: (1) 3D-PhotoCAD – 3D Printed, Self-Regeneratable Photocatalytic Filters as Hydroxyl Radical Manufacturer: A Lab to Pilot Scale Approach (3D Printed, Self-Regeneratable Photocatalytic Filters as Hydroxyl Radical ManufacturerA Lab to Pilot Scale Approach — Lund University) funded by SSF and (2) DESOLINATION – DEmonstration of concentrated SOLar power coupled wIth advaNced desAlinaTion system in the gulf region (DEmonstration of concentrated SOLar power coupled wIth advaNced desAlinaTion system in the gulf regION. — Lund University) funded by EU-Horizon.  Since, the position is related to funded projects with international partners some pre-defined targets have to be achieved and reported. The incumbent may be involved in teaching related to the research project.

Description of the work duties:

• Research related to the 3D-PhotoCAD and DESOLINATION projects.
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies.
• Supervision of degree projects.
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualifications

Appointment to the position as a researcher requires that the applicant has a PhD in relevant subject.

Required qualifications:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering focusing on membrane processes and membrane production.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English. 

Additional requirements:

• Knowledge and experience in planning and conducting lab and pilot scale experiments, i.e. with membrane systems.
• Proven experience with Design of Experiment (DoE).  
• Established knowledge related to the following membrane processes: forward osmosis, membrane distillation, electrodialysis and membrane bioreactors.
• Experience with 3D-Printing.   
• Proven experience on membrane production and membrane spacer design.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University. https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/work-lund-university 

Further information

The position is a fixed term position for 11 months at 100 % per cent of full time.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)”  

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