Doctoral student Ecotech.

Arbetsbeskrivning

Mid Sweden University, with about 15000 students and 1000 employees, is a multi-campus university based in Härnösand, Sundsvall and Östersund.The Department of Engineering and Sustainable Development offers courses in construction, energy, ecotechnology, environmental science, sports technology, and quality and leadership development.The research programme at the department is strong and is developing rapidly. Mid Sweden University, at the Department of Engineering and Sustainable Development, is seeking applicants for the following post Doctoral student Ecotechnology and Environmental Science Ref.No.MIUN 2008/1116 Job description: The efficiency of forest resources use can be improved through co-production of several products.In biorefineries, various kinds of bioresources can be used to co-produce energy services (such as electricity, transportation fuel, pellets and district heating) and material products such as wood and fiber products and bio-based chemicals.The successful candidate will use the system analysis concept to compare energy, carbon and economic efficiency of various biorefinery co-production systems.With new technologies for bioenergy conversion and new methods of forest management which increase forest productivity, there is also a need to develop efficient systems for the harvesting and transport of different biomass grades.The candidate will analyze how the choice of technological and logistical solutions for recovery and transport of forest resources influences efficient use of biomass resources, taking into account factors such as forest productivity, scale of operation, and transport distances. Conditions for employment: This is full time position (100%).Duties should begin as soon as possible.The position is linked to a registration as PhD student in Ecotechnology and Environmental Science at Mid Sweden University.Monthly salary: SEK 20,700 (approximately EUR 2150) Qualification requirements: Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree of at least 120 credits including specialization of at least 60 credits in Ecotechnology and Environmental Science or related subjects.A master's degree in the field of engineering, environmental science or forestry is a significant merit.Knowledge of system analysis or life cycle analysis is an asset.Courses passed with distinction are considered as merit, as is relevant work experience.Candidates should have good knowledge of English.The post is stationed in Östersund, Sweden.In the interest of gender equality Mid Sweden University aims to employ an equal number of men and women.Hence, women are particularly encouraged to apply for the above post. Contact person: Professor Leif Gustavsson, phone no. Application: Applicants to the post of doctoral student should enclose with their applications the following: a short presentation of themselves describing their interest in the position, a certified CV, certificates of academic qualifications, the names of at least two referees, and a list of their academic work that has been published.The application, consisting of the above-mentioned enclosures, should be sent to: Registrator, Mid Sweden University, S-85170 Sundsvall, Sweden.The last date of application is October 15, 2008.Write the reference number on your application.

Kontaktpersoner på detta företaget

Avdelningschef Christer Strandberg
060-14 86 79
Ämnesföreträdare Jesper Stage
060-14 84 46
SACO Alexander Rad
060-14 84 05
ST/TCO Lollo Ljuslin
063-16 57 14
Lollo Ljuslin
063-16 57 14
Ummis Jonsson

ST/TCO Lollo Ljuslin
063-165714
SACO Ummis Jonsson
063-165308
Studierektor Anneli Mårtensson
0771 975000
Avdelningschef Majen Espvall
0771-975000

Sammanfattning

Besöksadress

Holmgatan 10
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Postadress

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SUNDSVALL, 85170

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