Two postdoc positions in CFD plasma reactor design

The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering represents a broad field of fundamental and applied research and education within chemistry and chemical engineering. Our research activities reach from fundamental chemistry, chemistry at the interface of biology and medicine, materials science, renewable energy, to chemical engineering processing, material recycling, nuclear chemistry, as well as theory and modelling. We are committed to teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, as well as postgraduate level. Academic freedom, interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship and making societal impact, are key factors in our work. We strive to offer an environment where you can combine world leading research and teaching with a good work-life balance.

Information about the division and the project
Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden is seeking two highly qualified postdoctoral research associates to develop CFD models for design and analysis of plasma reactors and downstream process units. The research is done in close collaboration with partners at other Universities and industry partners. The work aims at developing predictive models and understanding of mass, heat, momentum transport and chemical reactions in a novel disruptive chemical process. You will develop new models that includes the main chemical and physical phenomena in the process. The simulation results will be validated by in situ measurements from the other project partners.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research within the division of Chemical Engineering. The postdoc is expected to develop own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in written form.

Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics (or equivalent), awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers), with a focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The application must be supported by journal publications confirming the applicant has experience and knowledge in CFD.
- A strong background in transport phenomena, turbulence, multiphase flow.
- A strong background in chemical reactions and thermodynamics.
- A demonstrated ability to do CFD simulations and analyze results (journal publications).
- Strong programming and analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills in both written and spoken English.
- Ability to prepare presentations to communicate research results and progress to the project stakeholders effectively.
- Independence and self-motivation. Ability to meet deadlines and has a strong commitment to work in a research group, openly sharing results, challenges, and difficulties with the team to ensure the success ofthe project.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in plasma chemistry.
- Experience in developing subgrid CFD models

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
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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 20220390 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 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.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Application deadline: 15 August 2022. 

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Ronnie Andersson, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,
Email: ronnie.andersson@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 





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