PhD Track: Microbiome-Based N2O Mitigation in Wastewater

Karlstad University; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 362,808 - 434,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Swedish language courses available

Inspiring working environment

Job summary

Karlstad University in Gothenburg is looking for a Doctoral student to join the research area of Water Quality and Resource Engineering. You will investigate nitrous oxide emissions from wastewater treatment processes, using your background in environmental engineering.

The position is fully funded for four years, with a dynamic working environment and assistance with settling in through language courses. Applications are open until August 10.

Qualifications

• Strong background in molecular biology techniques.
• Experience in bioprocess modelling for wastewater treatment.
• Laboratory experience setting up and running reactors.

Responsibilities

• Investigate microbial communities in wastewater treatment for N2O emissions.
• Conduct kinetic and community studies at lab-scale.
• Use modelling to predict emission patterns.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills in English

Competence in wastewater treatment biotechnology

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Karlstad University in Gothenburg is looking for a Doctoral student to join the research area of Water Quality and Resource Engineering. You will investigate nitrous oxide emissions from wastewater treatment processes, using your background in environmental engineering.

The position is fully funded for four years, with a dynamic working environment and assistance with settling in through language courses. Applications are open until August 10.