Doktorand i industriella energisystem

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT PhD position in Industrial Energy Systems Application deadline 15/5, 2007 Reference number 2007/59 The position is open within the Division of Heat and Power Technology.AIM OF WORK The PhD student will use process integration methods and tools to identify options for improving the energy efficiency of process plants for production of synthetic natural gas (also called bio-methane) from gasified biomass.The work will proceed in close collaboration with Göteborg Energi and other research groups active in the field of biomass gasification. APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS Applicants should hold a M.Sc.degree (civ.ing.) in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Energy or Chemical Engineering awarded by an internationally recognised university-level institution - or documented equivalent thereof.Applicants should have good analytical skills and good ability to work independently.Previous professional experience within the research field will be considered as an additional qualification.Particular interest will be paid to applicants with experience with process simulation software.Since the majority of the group's teaching activities are conducted in English, applicants are expected to have an excellent working knowledge of both written and spoken English.In order to improve gender balance, Chalmers encourages applications from both female and male candidates.DETAILS ABOUT EMPLOYMENT PhD student positions are limited to five years and will then normally include 20% departmental work, mostly teaching duties.Admission and employment are regulated in Salary for the position is as specified in Chalmers' general agreement for PhD student positions. YOUR APPLICATION Your application should be clearly marked with reference number 2007/59 and should include a personal motivation letter, a complete CV, copies of exam diploma with grades and other documents you wish to refer to. Closing date for applications: May 15, 2007.