A Postdoctoral researcher in Computational Physics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The research area concerns computational modelling of multi-phase transport and fragmentation in particle systems. Such phenomena are common in materials processing in a variety of chemical, biomaterials, pharmaceutical and food industries. Our research concerns mechanical transformation of wood chips into fibres under high steam pressure and at high temperature. The process in an industrial refiner happens very quickly (milli-second order) in a confined space (a few millimetres) and results in small particles (millimetres to microns). Here, we want to make use of recent developments in computational multi-physics, such as discrete-element methods and visualization in order to unveil the flow and deformation of wood particles and the resulting fragmentation into fibres. Such rheological information is crucial in the design of processes where new generations of fibres from forest will be produced and for increasing energy efficiency.

PhDs skilled in computational methods and interested in using them to understand flow in granular materials and fragmentation and its applications to technical problems are encouraged to apply for the position. The Knowledge Foundation (KK-Stiftelsen) financially supports the project.

Job description: Research (80–100 %) and teaching may be requested (0–20 %) as the needs arise.

Requirements and assessment: For this position we are looking for PhDs in the area of physical sciences (physics, engineering physics, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering), who have a strong background in physics, mathematics and numerical methods.

Terms of employment: The postdoctoral position is a 2-year employment (1+1 years).

Location: Sundsvall

Entry: 27 August 2018, or as agreed.

For further information please contact Associate Professor Birgitta Engberg, birgitta.engberg@miun.se or Dr. Johan Persson, johan.persson@miun.se for project information, and Professor Erik Hedenström, erik.hedenstrom@miun.se for department information.

Salary: As agreed.

The application should include (1) a CV, (2) copies of official transcripts and degree certificates, (3) a one-page cover letter describing your research interests and career goals. Please apply via our recruitment management system no later than 8 April 2018.

You are welcome to apply via miun.se/jobb!