Luxembourg : PhD student in Engineering Science

The University of Luxembourg is looking for its Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication to fill the following position:

PhD-Student in Engineering Science (F/M)

• AFR (Aide Formation Recherche) scholarship, 2 years, renewable for further 2 years
• Full time position, 40 hours per week.
• Please consult details and guidelines at http://www.afr.lu

Mission

• work under the supervision of a professor on a research project
• complete the research project with the aim to obtain a doctoral degree in engineering science.
• assist in teaching undergraduate courses (minor task)

Title of the research project:
Effect of the influent (energy crops) characteristics and microbial activity on biogas production during anaerobic digestion - model development and up-scaling

Project description:
The aim of the work is the development of a model based on ADM1, which will include substrate composition data for different energy crops as well as the bacterial dynamics information as determined by FISH-analysis. The model will be developed using Matlab-Simulink and will serve for design and up-scaling of biogas digesters.

Profile:

• Masters degree in chemical, environmental or process engineer. Equivalent studies and degree will also be considered
• Willingness to register as a PhD-student
• Basic competence in laboratory and analytical work is necessary. Knowledge of Matlab-Simulink for modelling is an advantage.
• Language: English and German or French

The university looks to fill this position as soon as possible. Therefore, applications will be processed upon arrival and the position will be filled when a suitable candidate is identified until the August 31st 2010 .

Applications with CV and copies of diplomas should be sent to:
Université du Luxembourg
Campus Kirchberg
Attn Mr Manfred Greger
6, rue Coudenhove Kalergi
L-1359 Luxembourg

For further questions please address to
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Manfred Greger ( manfred greger)

The University of Luxembourg is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Deadline : 31 August 2010

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Posted on 2010-03-23 02:59:00

The announced deadline for above scholarship is expired and new applications may no longer be accepted. The notice is available for reference purpose only.

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