PhD position in Mass transport of wood components in processed wood

This PhD project aims to increase the efficiency when the components are separated from wood. As a PhD student in this project you will take active part in improving the usage of each felled tree.; which is necessary if we should be able to meet the global environmental goals with decreased carbon dioxide emissions. We are looking for top candidates with ability to combine deep fundamental theoretical research with practical development of new experimental methods.

Information about the research/the project/the division
This project is a part of Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC), which is a research center striving for scientific excellence with a focus on new materials from trees. The center creates knowledge and builds competence for an innovative and sustainable future value creation from forest raw materials. WWSC is a multidisciplinary collaboration between KTH, Chalmers, and Linköping University. The base is a donation from Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, and the forest industry is supporting WWSC via the national platform Treesearch.

The Anette Larsson group works with lignin, and lignocellulose-based materials, focusing on how these molecules' structures influence their properties. This knowledge is essential if one should be able to change from a fossil-based society to bio-based society. You will be placed at the department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

Major responsibilities
As a PhD student in WWSC, we expect that you should take active part in the center, contribute with your knowledge to the other students and perform own research on high international standard. As a member of the Wallenberg Wood Science Center you will also have the opportunity to participate in the Wallenberg Wood Science Center Academy courses and activities, which take place at different locations in Sweden and the Nordic Countries.

Your major responsibilities are to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in Material science, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering or Natural Science.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20220533 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

Application deadline: 24 november, 2022

For questions, please contact:
Anette Larsson, anette.larsson@chalmers.se
Merima Hasani, merima.hasani@chalmers.se

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