PhD student in the research technology

Department of energy and technology
Energy-efficient capturing of climate gases from ambient air
The Department of energy and technology, at the soil, water and environment (MVM) centre, offers a stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment with both national and international focus. Involved supervisors have extensive experience in doctoral supervision and the department has a well-functioning structure for the education.

Duties: 
We are looking for a research student who can adapt and evaluate systems for energy-efficient capturing of carbon dioxide and methane directly from ambient air, in order to thereby contribute to so-called negative emissions of greenhouse gases. Methane collection will mainly take place from point sources in agriculture and biogas production, where reduced emissions would have extra valuable effects. The project is part of the Swedish Energy Agency's investment in graduate schools in energy systems and is carried out in collaboration between three doctoral students (at SLU, KTH and Uppsala University, Campus Gotland) with surrounding research groups. The doctoral student at SLU will develop system solutions for effective application of the technology and evaluate and improve its climate performance with the help of life cycle assessment (LCA).

The position refers to employment as a doctoral student with a view to a doctoral degree. The postgraduate subject is Technology.

Qualifications:
Degree at advanced level in technology or science with a focus on environment or energy. Knowledge in life cycle assessment, air purification, sorbents, agricultural systems and biogas production is an advantage for the position. The holder of the position must be able to communicate in English, and it is an advantage to also be able to communicate in Swedish. Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities, such as the ability to work together, analytical and problem-solving ability as well as the ability to work independently.

Forms for funding or employment:
Employment 4 years as PhD student.

Starting date:
Upon agreement.

Application:
We welcome your application no later than 2020-09-15.


A person has basic eligibility for third cycle education if he or she has taken a second cycle qualification or has completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 higher education credits at second cycle education. Upper secondary school grades equivalent to English B/English 6 are a basic requirement. Selection among applicants meeting the requirements is made with reference to written application including curriculum vitae, copies of degrees and transcripts of academic records, one copy of the dessertation for masters or undergraduate degree, a list of at least two references familiar with the applicant's qualifications, certified knowledge of the English language and an interview. Please observe that applicant/s chosen to participate in an interview shall hand in certified true copies of certificates, diplomas and transcripts from previous studies at an internationally recognized higher education institution (university or university college) and transcripts in connection to the interview. If the applicant is a foreign citizen we require a certified copy of the page in your passport with your personal
data and phograghy.

Read about the PhD education at SLU at https://www.slu.se/en/education/programmes-courses/doctoral-studies/

 

Academic union representatives:

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The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture. SLU has over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.

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SLU is an equal opportunity employer.