Postdoctor in wind turbine blade recycling

Job description

This position is linked to the EU project Blade2Circ, which aims to develop and test the next generation of bio-based wind turbine blades. There has been a strong expansion of wind power in Europe and Sweden in particular, and wind power is considered to be one of the most important future sources of renewable energy. However, the management of wind turbine blades at the end of their service life is a challenge that has not yet been resolved. Today, a large part are placed in landfills and the rest is used in energy recovery. The duties of this position consist of generating a set of EoL scenarios and strategy paths for materials and products by representing and modeling the value chains taking into account multidisciplinary factors (regulatory, social, safety and operational) and decision-making structures that affect the flow of materials. Data collection will be carried out with both site visits and interviews to ensure that the modeled system represents the operational scenario for EoL routes. In addition to this, participation in the project's joint activities and deliveries is also included. In addition to participation in the project, the position includes 20 % institutional service, primarily in the form of teaching at basic and advanced level

The postdoctoral fellow’s duties are:

• Carry out innovative research within the framework of the postdoctoral position in the Blade2Circ project
• Publication of research articles in high-quality journals
• Present research at conferences and other meetings
• Initiate collaboration with a team of other postdocs and researchers within Blade2Circ and within relevant networks both nationally and internationally
• Initiate and participate in applications for relevant calls, nationally and internationally.
• Participate in the department's joint work and development

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future.
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Excellent conditions to take the first step in your path towards an academic or industrial career by providing strong partners for leading research results, international and industrial networks and mentoring.
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Documented research expertise in circularity and recycling
• Experience in system dynamic models
• The position requires good spoken and written English, as the work involves international contacts

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
• Experience in leading research
• Skills in qualitative research methods
• Experience from teaching and documented pedagogical ability
• High motivation for collaboration in research processes
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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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

• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in either of these languages.
• A description of (1) why you want to do research, (2) what research you propose and how you intend to contribute to Blades2Circ and (3) how the proposed research relates to your previous research and future goals; maximum 2 pages long (in English).

Your complete application must be received by 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.
The position includes 80% research and 20% teaching
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.

Others

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.
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About KTH

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