Postdoc Reductive catalytic fractionation of wood for chemical production

Information about the division
The overall goal with this project is to perform research that can aid the development of future bio-refineries that produces chemicals and fuels based on waste from forest and agriculture. This will be done by developing novel catalytic processes.

-The details of the departmental research activities may be found here.

Major responsibilities
The overall goal with this project is to perform research that can aid the development of future bio-refineries that produces chemicals and fuels based on waste from forest and agriculture. Reductive catalytic fractionation (RCF) is a very strong technique that can be used on complete biomass and valorize it to renewable chemicals and fuels. The objective of the project is to develop novel catalysts for RCF of biomass.

Catalysts will be tested in high pressure reactors where the gas and liquid will be analysed with GC, GCxGC/MS and NMR. The solids will be characterized with elemental analysis, NMR, Maldi, etc. The catalysts will be throughly characterized using for example XRD, BET, SEM, TEM, TPR, TPD, DRIFT and XPS.

The position will involve reporting current research results in both written and oral form as well as authoring scientific research publications. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Qualifications
To quilify for this position, you need a Doctoral Degree in Catalysis. We are looking for a motivated person with a problem-solving analytical ability. Quality consciousness and independence are highly valued.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

We offer
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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20220020 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• 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 research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Learn more and apply on Chalmers website: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=10157&rmlang=UK

Application deadline: 20 February 2022.

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