The work place

KTH in Stockholm is the largest and oldest technical university in Sweden. No less than one-third of Sweden’s technical research and engineering education capacity at university level is provided by KTH. Education and research spans natural sciences to all branches of engineering and includes architecture, industrial management and urban planning. There are a total of just over 15,000 first and second level students and more than 1,600 doctoral students. KTH has almost 4,300 employees.

The School of Chemical Science and Engineering includes the areas Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Fibre and Polymer technology. It encompasses both fundamental and applied chemical sciences and seeks sustainable development through scientific excellence. Many research activities are interdisciplinary across the borders from chemistry to materials science, environmental science, biochemistry, biology and medicine. The School offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Science and Engineering, Higher Education Diploma in Chemical Engineering and three international Master programs Chemical Engineering for Energy and the Environment, Macromolecular Materials and Molecular Science and Engineering. We cooperate also with the Master programs Energy and Environment, Materials design and Biotechnology.

Project description

Flow and solute transport in fractured rock

Our group has studied flow and solute transport in fractured rocks experimentally and theoretically over many years. This is of increasing interest because contaminants that have entered the groundwater in fractures in bedrock are notoriously difficult to wash out or extract. Another problem much studied internationally is the possible release of radionuclides from a repository for high level nuclear waste generated in nuclear power plants. This has led to much research on mechanical, hydrological, thermal and chemical behaviour of fractured rocks. We continue to develop models that can be used to simulate especially the flow and solute transport in fractured rocks. The models are used to interpret and describe experiments in the laboratory and field where we have access to many unique large scale experiments. In the present project large scale solute transport is to be modelled and validated by field data and observations.

Employment

Form of employment: Time-limited
Work time: Full time
Salary. According to KTH regulations for PhD students
Start date: By agreement

Eligibility and Assessment Criteria

A suitable background for this position would be a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or Engineering Physics preferably combinations of these subject areas. Experience in mathematical and numerical modelling of complex physical and stochastic processes is a bonus. The applicant shall be able to communicate well and to work in a group.

Application

Last day to apply: 2012-03-05
Reference number: K-2012-0061

Applications should be submitted to:

Britt-Mari Rydberg
KTH
Department of Chemical Engineering and Technology
Teknikringen 42
S-100 44 STOCKHOLM

or by e-mail to Britt-Mari Rydberg:  britt@ket.kth.se .

Please indicate reference number K-2012-0061 in the e-mail subject.

The applications should include attested copies of exam documentation

Contacts

Professor Ivars Neretnieks
Tel: 08-790 8229
E-mail:  niquel@kth.se .

Docent Longcheng Liu
Tel: 08-790 6416
E-mail:  lliu@kth.se  .

Trade Union representative:

Lars Abrahamsson, SACO
Phone: +46 8 790 7058
E-mail:  lars.abrahamsson@ee.kth.se