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Project Description

Research Subject: Technical Materials Science

A project funded by Vinnova, “Extension of the lifespan of refractory materials and elimination of fluorspar in the AOD process” (REFLAOD), aims to eliminate the use of fluorspar in the production of stainless steel.

The goal is to increase material resilience, extend the lifespan of refractory materials, and enable higher recycling rates of slag from stainless steel. The doctoral candidate will work closely with industry experts to develop a fluorspar-free AOD process, balancing various factors such as steel quality, refractory wear, and raw material costs. The candidate will utilize thermodynamic tools (e.g., Thermo-Calc) for process design and conduct high-temperature experiments to verify calculations. The position offers a comprehensive learning experience in conducting research with high industrial and academic relevance, as well as in driving process development, strengthening the skills required for both an academic and industrial career after graduation.

Supervision: Dr. Mikael Ersson is proposed as the supervisor for the doctoral candidate. Decisions will be made upon admission.

Eligibility for Admission

To be admitted to doctoral studies (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility:

• completed a master’s degree, or
• fulfilled course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• acquired equivalent knowledge in some other way, within or outside the country.
• A master’s degree in metallurgical science, mechanical engineering, or a related relevant field.
• Advanced knowledge in metallurgy, particularly in relation to trace elements.

In addition to the above, there is also a link (https://www.kth.se/studies/phd/entry-requirements-for-doctoral-studies-1.520175).

Selection

To succeed in your doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. In the selection of applicants, the ability to:

• independently drive your work forward,
• collaborate with others,
• maintain a professional approach, and
• analyze and work with complex issues,
• experience in thermodynamics and process kinetics,
• expertise in material characterization techniques, such as electron microscopy.

After the eligibility requirements, significant weight will be placed on personal qualities.

Target Degree: Doctorate

Information on Admission and Employment

Only those who have been admitted to doctoral studies may be employed as doctoral candidates. The total employment period may not exceed what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for four years. An employed doctoral candidate may, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within e.g., education and administration. A new employment as a doctoral candidate is valid for a maximum of one year, and the employment may thereafter be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. For studies concluding with a licentiate degree, the total employment period may not exceed what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years.

As a doctoral candidate, you will benefit from link (https://www.kth.se/om/jobba-pa-kth/kth-en-arbetsplats-med-manga-formaner-1.467932) and receive a monthly salary according to link (https://intra.kth.se/anstallning/anstallningsvillkor/lon/doktorandstegen-1.572915). Read more about link (https://www.kth.se/studies/phd/doctoral-studies-phd-1.9318).

Union Representatives

Contact information for link (https://intra.kth.se/administration/rekrytering/annonsering/fackrepresentanter-1.500898).

Doctoral Student Section (Student Union of the Royal Institute of Technology) Contact information for link (https://www.dr.kth.se/).

Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have the primary responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.

The application must reach KTH by the last application day at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The application should include the following content:

• CV with relevant professional experiences and skills.
• Application letter with a brief account of why you want to pursue doctoral studies, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Max 2 pages)
• Copies of diplomas and transcripts from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled link (https://www.kth.se/en/studies/phd/admission-requirements-1.520175). Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be link (https://www.kth.se/student/studier/examen/vidimering-av-handlingar-1.55190).
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other

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