Luleå University of Technology is growing rapidly with world-leading expertise in several research areas. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results, and based on the Arctic region, we create global social benefits. Our scientific and artistic research and education are conducted in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has a total turnover of SEK 1.9 billion per year. We are currently 1,840 employees and have 17,670 students. In the coming years, billions of kronor will be invested in Norrbotten and Västerbotten in major projects aimed at a more sustainable society nationally as well as globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these highly topical research projects and the social transformation that follows. We have a wide range of programs to match the skills that are in demand. We hope you will help us build the sustainable businesses and societies of the future. The Division of Energy Science at the Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics is looking for you who want to do a PhD in the field of energy technology. Your research will focus on future changes in the production system for the mining industry to enable fossil-free steel production with a focus on integration and optimization of heat flows. We are therefore looking for a committed and creative person for a position as a PhD student to join the research team. We work in close collaboration with LKAB, Sweden's largest steel industry, and other industry and stakeholders regionally and internationally. The Center for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden, CH2ESS, was established at Luleå University of Technology in 2021 with the aim of strengthening research and external collaborations in the field of hydrogen. You will be invited to join a self-organized network of young scientists within CH2ESS as part of this position (CH2ESS Network for Young Scientists). Read more about CH2ESS here: Center for Hydrogen Energy Systems Sweden | Luleå University of Technology (ltu.se)" Subject description Energy Engineering covers the development of technologies and processes for a sustainable energy supply. Our research is focused on biofuel technology and energy efficient utilization in industry and society. We collaborate with companies/industries in research and student projects. Our research is of a high international standard and we collaborate with researchers worldwide. Project description The main research will focus on integration and optimization of heat flows for future production systems in the mining industry. The aim of the project is to explore possible integrations of heat streams in a new steel production process, where hydrogen replaces the fossil fuel compared to the conventional process. The utilization of the heat streams can be both internally within the production system and externally with the surrounding community. The project is funded by LKAB's foundation for sustainable transition of the mining and mineral sector and is carried out in close collaboration with the control engineering subject at Luleå University of Technology. Work tasks A PhD position involves both theoretical and practical work. As a PhD student, you will be trained in scientific work in the form of publishing scientific articles in journals and at national and international conferences. You will also take compulsory and optional doctoral courses. In addition, you may have the opportunity to try out the role of teacher. As a researcher, you will work as a neutral party in many contexts, providing a great opportunity to learn how to run challenging development projects. Travel will be required to collaborate with industrial partners and present research results at conferences and meetings. Qualifications To be qualified for the position, you need to have a Master's degree or equivalent in Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Engineering Physics or other related subject, preferably with a strong interest or experience in energy engineering, optimization and modelling. Proven scientific excellence and experience in modeling work is considered an asset, as well as effective communication skills, both written and oral. You need to be a good team player while being able to take own initiatives and work independently. You will represent the group in different contexts, both in Sweden and worldwide, therefore good knowledge of English is required. Qualifying for this position: -Knowledge and skills in energy technology. -knowledge and skills in mass and heat transportation -Ability to work independently and to take initiative, as well as to familiarize yourself with new issues on your own. Merits for this position are: -Demonstrated experience in modeling work. -Documented knowledge of the steel or mining industry. For further information on specific PhD training see curricula for doctoral studies in the Faculty of Engineering Information about the program Employment as a doctoral student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other departmental duties may be added up to 20% of full-time. Place of employment. Intended start according to agreement. For further information, please contact Associate Professor Mikael Risberg, 0920-49 3215, mikael.risberg@ltu.se Trade union representative: SACO-S Diana Chroneer, 0920-49 1529 diana.chroneer@ltu.se OFR-S Lars Frisk, 0920-49 1792 lars.frisk@ltu.se How to apply We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach a cover letter, CV/resume and copies of verified diplomas. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and the diplomas must be written in Swedish or English. Deadline for applications: 2024-11-11 Reference number: 3567-2024