Doctoral Student in Resource Recovery with a Specialisation in Energy Engineering

At the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business, we conduct research and education in business administration, industrial engineering and management, resource recovery, and building technology, as well as within the textile field: design, management, and technology.

The Faculty’s departments are the Department of Business Administration and Textile Management, the Department of Engineering, the Department of Resource Recovery and Building Technology, the Department of Textile Technology, and the Department of Design. There is also a department for the Textiles Labs. The Swedish School of Textiles and the Centre for Sustainable Society Development are other important parts of the Faculty. The Faculty is also the home to two doctoral education programmes: Resource Recovery and Textiles and Fashion.

This doctoral student will be part of the research group for combustion and thermal processes and the employment involves studies within a research project on biochar from sludge as a potential carbon source for batteries. The aim is to find new uses and to increase the value of biochar from sludge through upgrading. This project is carried out in collaboration with other Resource Recovery research groups.

Own doctoral education within the abovementioned research project. In addition to doctoral studies, teaching in the relevant field or other departmental duties constitute up to 20% of full-time. The total length of time for the doctoral studies is then extended to a corresponding degree.

The position will be placed at the Department of Resource Recovery and Building Technology and the immediate supervisor will be Head of Department Kamran Rousta.

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Employment takes place under the condition that the applicant fulfills the requirements and is accepted as a doctoral student. Admission takes place via the Research Education Committee for Resource Recovery.

In order to be admitted to the doctoral education programme in Resource Recovery, the student must have a degree at the Master’s level with sufficient connection to the doctoral subject of Resource Recovery as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Energy Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent. The applicant should have a documented knowledge of thermodynamics, organic and inorganic chemistry, and thermal processes. Applicants must be able to communicate fluently in speaking and writing in English.

The position requires someone with good collaboration and initiative-taking qualities, an ability to work independently and in a structured way, as well as the ability to prioritise among work tasks.

• Experience in laboratory work, knowledge in the field of batteries, and electrochemistry.

Type of employment: Doctoral studentship employment is conducted in accordance with the regulations outlined in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance.  The first employment period covers one year and is normally renewed by one year at a time.
Employment rate: 100%
Start date: 1 February 2024 at the earliest
Position location: Borås, Sweden
Registration number: PA2023/226

For further information about the position, please contact Head of Department Kamran Rousta by phone at +46 (0)33-435 46 44. The trade union representative is Matilda Johansson, Saco-S. Trade union representatives can be reached via the university switchboard, +46 (0)33-435 40 00.

You can apply for the position via our website by clicking on “Apply.” For more information on how to apply, please visit the Information for Applicants webpage.  

Write clearly in your application which position you are applying for and include the applicable reference number.  A complete application should include the following electronic documents: 

For information on how to meet the requirement for English, please visit the English language requirements  webpage.

After the application deadline, no additions can be made electronically.

Please submit your application by midnight 16 January 2024 (CET, Central European Time).

The University of Borås provides good work conditions and benefits. Our modern campus is located in the city centre with good access to public transport. It offers good commuting opportunities. Working for sustainable societal development throughout our operations and working to promote diversity, equality, and accessibility are a given at the University of Borås.

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