The postdoc position is offered in a research group which has a long tradition 
of developing CFD models to understand the coupling between flow field, mass- 
and heat transport, reaction, turbulence, and multiphase flow in chemical 
processes. The project focuses on developing CFD models to understand key 
phenomena in chemical reactors and obtain improved predictive capability in CFD 
simulations.

Information about the division and the department
Division of Chemical Engineering has a tradition of working with both 
fundamental scientific questions and applied research together with research 
institutes and industry using modeling and CFD simulations. Our expertise in 
advanced simulation methods and developing understanding of chemical processes 
is crucial for the societal transition towards a sustainable world. The postdoc 
position is offered in a research group which has a long tradition of developing 
CFD models to understand the coupling between flow field, mass- and heat 
transport, reaction, turbulence, and multiphase flow in chemical processes. The 
project focuses on developing CFD models to improve the understand and obtain 
improved predictive capability of chemical reactors. The research is done in 
collaboration with partners at other universities and industry. Measurement data 
and diagnostics exists which allow the CFD simulations results to be validated. 
The recruitment is needed to support ongoing research and addressing upcoming 
research questions.

Major responsibilities
The key responsibility as postdoc is to drive the research to bridge gaps in the 
knowledge base and validate the simulations results. You will develop CFD models 
that includes the main physical and chemical phenomena in the process. The 
position will involve reporting current research results in both written and 
oral forms as well as authoring scientific research publications. The position 
is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as 
industry/the public sector.

Qualifications
Mandatory:
PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics 
(or equivalent), with a focus on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
Expertise in CFD simulations and theory relevant to the position, documented by 
international journal publications.
Strong theoretical background in mass, heat and momentum transport. 

Meritorious:
Knowledge in chemical reactions or combustion modelling, multiphase flow, 
programming subgrid models.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. 
Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded 
no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the 
current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers). Exceptions 
from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental 
leave, sick leave or military service*.

* The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this 
is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal 
city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with 
equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for 
excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities 
at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with 20240275 and written in English. The 
application should be sent electronically (only via the portal, see the link 
below) and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 
MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, 
Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is 
complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be 
considered.

Application deadline: 2024-05-30

 
For questions, please contact:
Prof. Ronnie Andersson, Division of Chemical Engineering,
ronnie.andersson@chalmers.se

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