Researcher in composting technology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Tasks

The EcoChemistry Group is seeking a motivated researcher to contribute to the research projects Fiber2Comp and Char-CC. The projects aim to improve co-composting techniques to remediate heavily polluted sediments and integrate biochar for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. The final goal is to transform organic wastes into valuable resources while contributing to climate change mitigation and pollution fight actions.

The candidate will focus on optimizing operational factors for organic waste composting trials developed in laboratory scale and pilot scale, with  the integration of biochar in the process.

Eligibility

The person who is to be employed as a researcher must be eligible according to the requirements described in Mittuniversitet's employment regulations.  

Applicants with a PhD degree in environmental engineering, agronomy, biology, agroecology,  and other related disciplines are welcomed.

A solid academic background and practical experience in composting and transformation processes of organic wastes are required.  


Assessment grounds

Knowledge in chemical, physical and biological indicators and variables of composting/organic waste transformation processes; Expertise in sample handling and data management for composting experiments design and execution, including respirometry tests. Experience in the measurement of greenhouse gas fluxes. Ability to design and operate bench-scale composting bioreactors. Ability for independent data analyses and manuscript writing. Track record of subject-related primary contributions to peer-reviewed publications.

Personal Characteristics

We seek enthusiastic colleagues with strong social competencies and communication skills to work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative, and multicultural research group. We expect our new colleagues to be flexible and capable of working effectively on diverse tasks, while being creative and highly proactive.

Other assessment grounds

Good English communication and writing skills are required.

Processing

The employment is prepared in accordance with Mittuniversitet's employment regulations.


Employment and access

The position is a special fixed-term employment consisting of 20 % of full-time employment starting on 15-08-2024 until 08-08-2025 or as agreed.

Place of employment: Sundsvall, Sweden.

Information

More detailed information is provided by the assistant head of Department, Erika Wallin (erika.wallin@miun.se), as well as by professor Erik Hedenström (erik.hedenstrom@miun.se).

Application

Application documents must be in Swedish or English.

The application must contain:

a) A cover letter, with a brief but clear overview of the applicant's scientific qualifications and the alignment with the job description.

b) A reference list of subject-related peer-reviewed publications, scientific conference contributions or other communications.

c) A curriculum vitae with general educational background, scientific skills and working experience.

d) Certified copies of relevant grades and diplomas.

Welcome with your application via our recruitment system by 12-08-2024 at the latest.