22 Mar 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
KTH Royal Institute of Technology- Research Field
Agricultural sciences » Other
Biological sciences » Other
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Environmental science » Water science
Environmental science » Other
Technology » Biotechnology
Technology » Environmental technology- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Country
Sweden- Application Deadline
30 Mar 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Permanent- Job Status
Full-time- Hours Per Week
38- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Job description
A permanent researcher position is available at the Department of Industrial Biotechnology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. As a researcher, you will be responsible for designing and operating biobased resource recovery processes from waste streams and industrial residues by developing novel microbial consortia. This researcher will join research activities such as the production of value-added products from waste streams in both lab and pilot-scale reactors and supervising MSc and PhD students as a part of the team of Assoc. Prof. Zeynep Cetecioglu Gurol. In addition to these research activities, this person will be responsible for applications to national and international research funding (FORMAS, Vinnova, VR, Horizon Europe, etc). There could be some teaching activities.
What we offer
- A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
- Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
- Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
- Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH
Read more about what it is like to work at KTH
Qualifications
Requirements
- A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in chemical engineering or environmental biotechnology. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
- A strong academic track-record, demonstrated by high-quality publications.
- Good communication skills and command of written and spoken English as it is currently used.
- Complex problem-solving skills and critical thinking
- Ability to work interdisciplinary
- Ability to work independently
- Collaborative abilities.
- Independence.
- Knowledge in anaerobic mixed microbial processes and wastewater treatment
- Experience in bioreactor operation in both lab and pilot scales
- Knowledge in anaerobic mixed microbial communities and their metabolic pathways
- Experience in molecular microbial tools
- Experience in separation and purification techniques
- Experience in teaching and supervision in higher education
- A strong academic track record, demonstrated by high-quality publications
- Good communication skills and masters English in speech and writing as the language is frequently used at the department
Preferred qualifications
- Collaborative national and international experience
- Teaching ability.
- The ability to work towards research results being utilised in practice.
- The ability to inform about research and development work
- Experience of developing and leading activities and staff.
- Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
- Awareness about sustainability concepts.
Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.
Trade union representatives
You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webpage .
To apply for the position
Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.
Your complete application must be received by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).
About the employment
The employment is valid until further notice (permanent post) according to agreement.
The employment begins with a six-month probationary period.
Other information
Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.
For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here .
The position may include security-sensitive activities. To become authorized, you therefore need to pass a possible security check.
We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.
Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence
About KTH
KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here
Type of employment: Permanent position
Contract type: Full time
First day of employment: According to agreement
Salary: Monthly salary
Number of positions: 1
Full-time equivalent: 100 %
City: Stockholm
County: Stockholms län
Country: Sweden
Reference number: C-2024-0337
Contact:
Published: 2024-03-21
Last application date: 2024-03-30
Requirements
- Research Field
- Agricultural sciences
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Environmental science
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Environmental science
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Technology
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Technology
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://academicpositions.com
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- Country
- Sweden
- City
- Stockholm
- Postal Code
- 11428
- Street
- Brinellvägen 8
Where to apply
- Website
https://academicpositions.com/ad/kth-royal-institute-of-technology/2024/researc…
Contact
- City
Stockholm- Website
http://www.kth.se- Postal Code
11428
STATUS: EXPIRED
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