Doctoral student in Chemical Engineering and catalytic materials

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Présentation du poste de Doctorant en Génie Chimique et Matériaux Catalytiques à Lund University

Contexte et Environnement de Travail

Lund University, fondée en 1666, est régulièrement classée parmi les meilleures universités mondiales. Située à Lund, Helsingborg et Malmö, l’université compte environ 47 000 étudiants et plus de 8 800 membres du personnel. Elle se consacre à la compréhension, l’explication et l’amélioration des conditions humaines dans un environnement diversifié et inclusif, où l’égalité des genres et la diversité sont considérées comme des atouts.

Au sein de Lund University, le Département d’Ingénierie des Processus et des Sciences de la Vie (PLE) est un centre majeur pour l’éducation et la recherche en chimie, regroupant environ 150 employés, dont 65 doctorants. Ce département se spécialise dans divers domaines, allant du génie chimique à la biotechnologie, et encourage un environnement de travail sain à travers des initiatives de communication ouverte et de collaboration.

Objectif du Projet de Recherche

La nécessité de développer des catalyseurs pour la valorisation des matières premières renouvelables est primordiale pour un avenir durable. Ce projet se concentre sur la compréhension fine des mécanismes fonctionnels des matériaux catalytiques, face aux défis posés par la conversion de la biomasse en biocarburants. En particulier, il s’intéresse à l’interaction de l’oxygène et de l’eau avec les catalyseurs durant le processus de production de carburant de haute qualité à partir de biomasse.

Une collaboration active avec l’industrie et d’autres groupes de recherche nationaux et internationaux est intégrée à la stratégie du projet. Ceci permet de renforcer la pertinence et l’applicabilité des résultats de recherche.

Tâches et Responsabilités

Le travail sera particulièrement expérimental et impliquera des études de caractérisation in situ et operando des catalyseurs à base de molybdène. Les techniques suivantes seront utilisées :

Synchrotron-based XPS, XAS et XRD
Système de microscopie (SEM/TEM)
Caractérisation par Raman, BET et TPR

Les doctorants devront aussi participer à des projets de recherche et à des cours de troisième cycle, avec une implication maximale de 20% dans des tâches d’enseignement.

Qualifications Requises

Pour postuler, les candidats doivent répondre aux critères suivants :

Posséder un diplôme de deuxième cycle ou équivalent, avec au moins 30 crédits dans le domaine du génie chimique.
Avoir une excellente maîtrise de l’anglais, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit.

Critères d’évaluation :

Connaissances et compétences liées au projet de thèse.
Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et à résoudre des problèmes de recherche.
Compétences en communication écrite et orale, ainsi que collaboration interdisciplinaire.

Compétences supplémentaires appréciées :

Expérience en techniques analytiques de caractérisation des structures matérielles utilisant les rayons X.
Maîtrise de logiciels de traitement de données (Python, Matlab, Labview).
Expérience pratique dans des environnements de laboratoire.

Conditions de Travail et de Rémunération

Le poste de doctorant est un emploi à temps plein d’une durée maximale de 5 ans, incluant des responsabilités départementales. Tous les doctorants seront intégrés au WISE Research School, qui favorise un réseau pluridisciplinaire et international.

Lund University offre des avantages tels que des congés annuels généreux et un régime de pension avantageux. Pour plus d’informations sur les modalités de vie et de travail en Suède, les candidats peuvent consulter le site sweden.se.

Processus de Candidature

Les candidatures doivent être soumises en anglais, accompagnées d’une lettre de motivation, d’un CV et de certificats académiques. La date limite de candidature est fixée au 29 juin 2025. Les premiers entretiens auront lieu le 25 juin 2025.

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Localisation : Lund, Skåne, Suède
Référence : PA2025/518

📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Wed, 14 May 2025 00:16:59 GMT

🏢 Entreprise : Lunds universitet

📍 Lieu : Lund, Skåne

💼 Intitulé du poste : Doctoral student in Chemical Engineering and catalytic materials

💶 Rémunération proposée :

📝 Description du poste : Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.The Department of Process and Life Science Engineering (PLE) at Lund University is located at Kemicentrum, one of the Nordics’ largest centers for education and research in the field of chemistry. PLE has around 150 employees, of which around 65 are PhD students. The department offers a broad competence in areas such as chemical engineering, food technology, biotechnology and technical microbiology. The research and education at PLE spans the entire subject of chemistry and includes both undergraduate and graduate education. The Department of Process Engineering and Applied Biosciences (PLE) at Lund University works actively to ensure a good working environment through several initiatives and routines. PLE encourages open communication and collaboration between employees, students and management to continuously improve and have regular meetings and dialogues to discuss workplace safety.The Division of Chemical Engineering is innovative in separation technology and reaction technology that is part of the Department of process and life science engineering (PLE). Our work has a clear connection to Agenda 2030 through a research focus on energy and cost-effective processes.
Collaboration with industry and other research groups both inside and out of Sweden is an important component of our strategy.
Our students and employees experience a pleasant and inclusive environment at the division.ProjectThe development of catalysts to upgrade renewable feedstocks is vital for a sustainable future. Alternative feedstocks typically differ in chemical composition compared to fossil-based feedstocks and to further develop catalytic materials that enable efficient and environmentally friendly chemical processes, it is necessary to understand the functional mechanisms of these materials in detail.The high oxygen content in biomass, as well as water formation in the catalytic hydrotreatment process, are two challenges to producing high-quality fuel. This project aims to achieve a fundamental understanding of how oxygen and water interact with the catalyst during the conversion of biomass to biofuel.Subject descriptionResearch at the Department of Process and Life Science Engineering and Division of Chemical Engineering is focused mainly on resource-efficient technologies for sustainable development and is carried out in collaboration with other national and international research groups and companies. Scientists at our department have long experience in pretreatment methods, as well as biotechnological and thermo¬chemical reactions, separation processes, and the design of processes for the production of chemicals, fuels, and other materials from biomass.The research task in this project will be to characterize Mo-based hydrotreatment catalysts for processing lignin or other biomass-based feedstocks. The focus will be on in situ and operando studies of catalysts to achieve a detailed understanding of the active material and how noble metals can be used to improve the catalytic properties. To gain fundamental knowledge about the impact of the high oxygen content and water formation in the catalytic process, model catalysts will be synthesized and studied. The simplified model studies will be performed in parallel to traditional studies of industrial applied catalysts.This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE, ). WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden and will encompass major efforts at Sweden’s foremost universities over the course of 10 years. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science.Work dutiesThe work is experimental and will be performed in collaboration with other Ph.D. students working at the department but also outside of Lund University in international collaborations. The student will perform and plan in situ and operando characterization studies of the Mo-based catalyst using synchrotron-based XPS, XAS and XRD. The research will also include the synthesis of model catalysts. Typical techniques that will be used in addition to synchrotron-based techniques are SEM/TEM, XRD, Raman, BET, TPR, and laser diagnostics.The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which include participating in research projects and third-cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).Admission requirementsA person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:

has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Chemical Engineering if the applicant has:

a specialized project of at least 30 second-cycle credits in the subject.

Additional requirements:

Very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Assessment criteriaSelection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following: * Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study.

An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
Written and oral communication skills
Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

Collaborative skills and the ability to communicate with researchers in other research fields.
Merit for employment is a documented ability to work independently in research and problem-solving.

Experience in analytical techniques for the characterization of material structures using X-rays. * Knowledge of data evaluation programs such as Python or Matlab and Labview for experimental setup control is merit.

Hands-on experimental experience is valued.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through his or her experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle program.All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE Research School https://wise-materials.org/research-school/ an ambitious nationwide program of seminars, courses, research visits, and other activities to promote a strong multi-disciplinary and international network between PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and industry.Terms of employmentOnly those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.We offerLund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme.Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University. For international candidates, you can read more about living and working in Sweden on this website https://sweden.se/Terms of employmentOnly those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§. We are planing to have the first interviews on the 25th of June, 2025.Instructions on how to applyApplications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).Welcome to apply!LTH is Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering. At LTH we educate people, build knowledge for the future and work hard for the development of society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative advancements in technology, architecture and design. We have nearly 10,000 students. Every year, our researchers – many of whom work in world-leading profile areas – publish around 100 theses and 2 000 scientific findings. In addition, many of our research and degree projects are transformed into innovations. Together we explore and create – to benefit the world.We kindly decline all sales and marketing contacts. Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Lund | Län: Skåne län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: PA2025/518 | Kontakt: Sara Blomberg, Associate senior lecturer 0703346002, Sara Blomberg, Associate senior lecturer 0703346002, Mia Hedin, HR Admin , Mia Hedin, HR Admin , | Facklig företrädare: OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli 046-2229362, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet kansli@saco-s.lu.se, SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet kansli@saco-s.lu.se, | Publicerat: 2025-05-12 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2025-06-29

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