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Climate change demands bold, innovative solutions, and this project places you at the cutting edge. We’re investigating oxygen transport in Chemical-Looping Combustion (CLC)—a revolutionary technology with vast potential for sustainable energy. Your work will blend hands-on experiments in fluidized bed reactors with advanced analytical techniques like SEM, XRD, and TOF-SIMS to uncover the mechanisms behind fuel and metal oxide conversions. About Oxygen Carrier Research and the project When burning fuel, oxygen is usually supplied through air, which is mostly nitrogen—resulting in nitrogen-heavy off-gases. By using solid oxygen carriers (metal oxides), oxygen is delivered in solid form, eliminating nitrogen from off-gases. This enables efficient CO₂ storage, pure H₂ production, and oxygen-rich processes. These carriers can repeatedly absorb and release oxygen, offering advantages like high density and easy gas-solid separation. Chalmers is a global leader in this innovative research. This project delves into the fundamental mechanisms governing fuel and metal oxide conversions in oxygen carrier applications. The primary focus is on Chemical-Looping Combustion (CLC), with potential applications in conventional combustion, reforming, and gasification. The research involves: • Laboratory experiments in small fluidized bed reactors. • Extensive material characterization using SEM, XRD, TOF-SIMS, and other advanced tools. About the department and division The department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering represent a broad field of fundamental and applied research and education. We are committed to teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate level.The field of research for the division Energy and Materials is very broad. We have diverse research activity, focusing on different aspects of material and energy related questions. We contribute to a sustainable society by developing improvements for materials and energy systems applicable in many areas. Major responsibilities Your major responsibilities are to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours. Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here. Qualifications We are looking for motivated individuals with: • A Master of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field. • Strong knowledge of inorganic chemistry and practical laboratory experience. • Proficiency in written and spoken English. • A collaborative and self-motivated approach to work, with strong organizational skills. Preferred Experience (Meriting): • Expertise in material characterization, such as electron microscopy techniques or X-ray diffraction. • Knowledge of combustion processes or CO₂ capture technologies. • Experience in supervision or teaching roles. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses. Contract terms Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five 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 reference number 20240642 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically 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: CV, Family name, reference number) • CV • Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust. • 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 experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities) • Describe your future goals and future research focus Other documents: • Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis. • Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results. 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: January 10, 2025 For questions, please contact: Henrik Leion, [email protected], Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Pavleta Knutsson , [email protected], Chemistry and Chemical Engineering *** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***