Beasiswa PhD Position in Industrial Energy Systems        

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. The position is open within the Division of Heat and Power Technology.

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.

A detailed description of the project is available in here

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.
Details about employment
PhD student positions are limited to five years and will then normally include 20% departmental work, mostly teaching duties. Salary for the position is as specified in Chalmers’ general agreement for PhD student positions.

Further information
Project: Professor Simon Harvey, e-mail: simon.harvey@chalmers.se
Division of Heat & Power Technology: Professor Thore Berntsson, e-mail: thore.berntsson@chalmers.se

For more general information about the Department of Energy and Environment, please visit the department’s website.

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

The complete application should preferably be sent by email to: registrator@adm.chalmers.se
or by surface mail to:

Registrator
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg, Sweden
Phone via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00
Fax registrar: +46 31 772 49 22
Please, do not send your application to the above mentioned professors.

Application deadline May 15, 2007. Reference number 2007/59

Union representatives
SACO Jan Lindér
ST-ATF Monika Orrbacke
SEKO Ralf Berndtsson
All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00