Project Description

Third-cycle subject: Vehicle Engineering or Engineering Mechanics

The FibReLoop project, a Marie Sklodowska-Curie (MSCA) Doctoral Network, aims to advance industrial circular economy strategies for composites. Fourteen doctoral candidates will be trained across various European sites to address the entire lifecycle of composite parts, from recycling to the design and production of new components. This KTH project focuses on developing predictive models for processing composite components from recycled fiber materials, characterized by high-volume fractions of short fibers that are not fully oriented. Developing constitutive material models is crucial for describing different aspects of the manufacturing process. To account for the variability of recycled materials, the project incorporates data-driven methods augmented with high-fidelity physics-based models.

Supervision

Professor Malin Äkermo is proposed to supervise the doctoral student, with the final decision made upon admission.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to study in a dynamic and international research environment, collaborating with industries and prominent universities worldwide.
• A workplace with numerous employee benefits and a monthly salary according to the Doctoral Student Salary Agreement.
• A postgraduate education at an institution committed to working conditions, gender equality, diversity, and a supportive study environment.
• The chance to live and work in Stockholm, close to nature and water.
• Assistance with relocating and settling in Sweden and at KTH.
• The position is supported by an allowance from the European Commission, covering both employee and employer mandatory charges. Fellows are assigned full-time with full social security.
• Planned secondments at two other locations, in France and Belgium.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with one of the following:

• A second-cycle degree (e.g., a master's degree), or
• Completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, including at least 60 second-cycle credits, or
• Acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way, within or outside the country
• No PhD degree (project-specific requirement)
• No residence or primary activity (work, studies, etc.) in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the recruitment date (project-specific requirement)

Additionally, there is a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6. Read more.

Selection

To succeed as a doctoral student at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed based on their ability to:

• Independently pursue their work
• Collaborate with others
• Maintain a professional approach
• Analyze and work with complex issues
• Show documented experience in at least three of the following areas: composite materials, composite mechanics, material modelling, numerical modelling, and data-driven methods.

After meeting the qualification requirements, significant emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Target Degree: Doctoral Degree

Information Regarding Admission and Employment

Only those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total employment length may not exceed the duration of full-time doctoral education in four years. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, such as training and administration. A new doctoral student position is for a maximum of one year and may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. For studies leading to a licentiate degree, the total employment period may not exceed the duration of full-time doctoral education for two years.

Union Representatives

Contact information for union representatives.

Doctoral Section (Students’ Union at KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

Contact information for the doctoral section.

How to Apply

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the application is complete according to the instructions in the advertisement. Applications must be received by the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). Applications must include:

• CV with relevant professional experience and knowledge
• Application letter (maximum 2 pages) describing why you want to pursue research studies, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Please clarify your experience in the required topics.
• Copies of diplomas, grades from previous university studies, and certificates of fulfilled language requirements. Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not in these languages. Copies of originals must be certified.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other Information

KTH is committed to gender equality, diversity, and equal conditions as a matter of quality and values.

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According to The Protective Security Act (2018-585), candidates must undergo and pass security vetting if the position is placed in a security class. Information regarding whether the position is subject to such a classification will be provided during the recruitment process.

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In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

About KTH

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, serving as a key center of intellectual talent and innovation. As Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution, we host students, researchers, and faculty from around the world. Our research and education cover a wide range of areas, including natural sciences, all branches of engineering, architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history, and philosophy. Read more here.

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Contact: Malin Äkermo, akermo@kth.se, +46703206445
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