项目介绍

2026年4月2日

Job description

At the department of chemical engineering, research is conducted with the common objective to develop sustainable separation processes. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to work in a project focusing on crystallization of rare earth elements. The work is part of a European collaboration project with the objective to develop a process for recycling of permanent magnets. At KTH the work is focused on developing the understanding of crystallization processes under a magnetic field. Different innovative reactor designs will be developed for this purpose, including a millifluidic device. The work includes design and experimental studies of simple model systems as well as more applied studies. The applicant should have extensive experience in laboratory work and is expected to be able to work both independently and in collaboration with colleagues at KTH and other universities.

The project is financed by EIC Pathfinder Open. This is a full-time position for two years. The start date is open for discussion.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or material science. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Expertise in chemical engineering and/or crystallization and precipitation.
• Strong academic credentials and scientific proficiency documented in publications.
• Curiosity, drive and ability to maintain a well-organized work environment.
• Strong laboratory/instrumental skills·     
• An analytical approach
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, for day-to-day work
• Teaching abilities
• Teamwork
• Independence
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Join us at KTH

KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.

Learn more about our benefits and what it’s like to work and grow at KTH.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH’s recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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