PhD Positions In Lund University Sweden
1. Doctoral Position in Energy Sciences with focus on fuel cell systems
Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, LTH, Department of Energy Sciences
About the Department
The department of Energy Sciences carries out research with breadth and
depth on phenomena, mechanisms, components, processes, and systems relevant to
the energy area. The research is based on modelling, simulation, and
experimental studies, for example in the vehicle area. The Lund vehicle
research cluster involves staff from several departments, totalling more than
50 scientists in various energy related fields.
Project description
The project focuses on fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles. Fuel
cells powered by renewable hydrogen have the potential to combine energy
efficiency and climate neutrality with zero emissions of harmful substances.
For the fuel cell to function in the vehicle, it must operate in concert with
components like air compressor, turbine, air humidifier, and air cooler. The
project aims to develop a model of the fuel cell system including these
components. The model is to be implemented in a vehicle model that will be used
to optimise system concepts. The research will be carried out in close
collaboration with Volvo and Linköping University.
Work duties
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their
research studies, which includes participating in research projects and third
cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other
departmental duties (no more than 20 %).
As the project encompasses several subject areas, we seek candidates who
wish to develop new skills, work broadly with system perspectives, and are
interested in vehicles. Succesful candidates also have interest in and
experience with programming. As a PhD student, you are working under great
individual responsibility, with access to supervisors with knowledge of
relevant subject areas. During your research education, you are developing
skills that are in demand, not only in your research subject but also in
project management, scientific methodology and other general competencies.
Admission requirements
A 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 Energy Sciences if the applicant has:
- at least 90 credits in the subject of the
third-cycle programme, of which at least 60 credits from second-cycle
courses of relevance to the subject, and 30 credits from a second-cycle
degree project of relevance to the subject.
- a Master’s degree of relevance to the field.
Additional requirements:
- Good oral and written proficiency in English.
- Relevant knowledge of thermo and fluid
dynamics.
Assessment criteria
Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to
profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily based
on 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.
It is further qualifying if you have:
- Experience of programming, especially in
Matlab / Simulink.
- Basic knowledge of processes in fuel cells,
such as electrochemistry.
- Knowledge of electrical engineering.
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 programme.
Terms of employment
Only 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 §§.
Instructions on how to apply
Applications 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.).
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Published |
19.Aug.2022 |
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Last application date |
09.Sep.2022 11:59 PM CEST |
2. Doctoral Position in Physics: Surface tomography for sustainable development
Lund University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics
The Division of Synchrotron
Radiation Research (http://www.sljus.lu.se )
is a part of the Department of Physics and has more than 50 employees. The
focus of the research is on experimental studies of electronic, structural, and
chemical properties of materials. The Division is developing a new activity
focusing on magnetic properties. At the Division we use and develop a
wide range of large facility- and lab-based techniques. We are in addition
engaged in the development of the MAX IV Laboratory in the fields of beamlines,
experimental stations, techniques for synchrotron radiation and the accelerator
systems. And we have a close collaboration with the European Spallation
Source (www.esss.se), which is a
new European neutron source under development next to MAX IV. MAX IV (www.maxiv.lu.se/) is a
national large-scale research laboratory hosted by Lund University and situated
within biking distance from the Department of Physics. It provides scientists
from Sweden and the rest of the world with the most brilliant Synchrotron
radiation source and instrumentation for research in areas such as materials
science, structural biology, chemistry, and nanotechnology.
For more information about
the main supervisor of the project, please see: http://www.sljus.lu.se/staff/johan-gustafson
Work duties
The successful candidate
will work with the development of a new method for surface characterisation of
materials for sustainable development. It will include development of
measurement strategies and, especially, programming software for advanced
tomographic data analysis.
Properties of surfaces and
interfaces are crucial for several processes and devices, such as catalysis, electrochemistry,
fuel cells and batteries, which are all major importance in the transition to a
sustainable society. These properties are, however, very difficult to
investigate in real devices, especially under working conditions, and much of
the R&D is based on “trial-and-error”. Fundamental understanding of
properties of surfaces and interfaces would be highly valuable for a rational
design of future devices.
In this context, surface
X-ray diffraction (SXRD) is a unique method with its ability to determine
surface structures, under industrially relevant conditions, with an accuracy
down to 0.01 Å. Presently, however, the use of SXRD is limited to single
crystals or similar samples where the X-ray scattering is similar from the
whole surface.
The aim of the present
project is to develop SXRD tomography, which will make it possible to determine
surface structures of much more realistic samples. The concentrated and intense
X-rays from the latest generation of synchrotrons, such as MAX IV, in combination
with a tomographic analysis method will enable spatially resolved SXRD
measurements. This will open up new opportunities for investigations of the
relation between surface structure and function within a wide range of
applications. The application that will be in focus of the present project is
catalysis, with the aim to study reactions that can reduce the greenhouse
effect.
The project combines
experimental work with data analysis. The experiments will be done at MAX IV as
well as other synchrotrons and our own X-ray lab. The main challenge of the
project will be to develop the advanced data analysis methods that are needed
for the tomographic reconstruction of the surface structures, which will
require extensive programming-based development.
The successful applicant
will take part in the research school HELIOS (https://www.heliosgraduateschool.org/),
which gives access to a wide range of courses and meetings as well as longer
exchange visits at the research institute DESY in Hamburg, Germany.
The main duties of doctoral
students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes
participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can
also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).
Admission requirements
A person meets the general
admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or
she:
- 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 Physics if he or she has:
- passed an independent
project (e.g. degree project) of at least 30 credits in a relevant subject
Equivalent knowledge
acquired through corresponding programmes will be assessed individually. In
order to enable interdisciplinary initiatives and important specialisations in
certain areas, students with qualifications in subjects other than Physics may
be considered for admission.
Finally, the student must
be judged to have the potential to complete the programme.
Additional requirements:
- Very good oral and
written proficiency in English.
Other assessment criteria
For this position, basic
programming skills and interest is of major importance. Experience with X-rays
are not required but is considered a merit in the assessment.
Further, experience within
any of the following areas is also considered a merit.
Digital image processing.
Diffraction methods. Surface structure determination. Synchrotron radiation.
Catalysis.
Basis of assessment
Selection to postgraduate
studies is based on the expected ability to perform well in the studies. The
evaluation of the ability to perform well is based primarily on the results of
studies at the basic and advanced levels, in particular:
- Knowledge and skills
relevant to the thesis project and the subject of the study.
- An assessment of
ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research
problems.
- Written and oral
communication skills
- Other experience
relevant to postgraduate studies, such as professional experience.
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 programme.
Terms of employment
Only those admitted to
third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle
studies at LU consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship
is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 5 years (including up to 20%
departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher
Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.
Instruction on how to apply
Applications 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.).
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Published |
28.Jun.2022 |
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Last application date |
31.Aug.2022 11:59 PM CEST |
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