Are you a Master’s graduate looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? Explore the range of funded PhD programs available at the Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden. Apply online now and kickstart your doctoral journey!
1. Fully Funded PhD Position in Biochemical Process Engineering
Summary of PhD Program:
The PhD project focuses on exploring bioelectrochemical processes for electricity-driven bio-upcycling of plastic wastes, such as PET hydrolysates and microplastics (MPs), into new value-added chemicals using microbial systems. The project is supported by two projects “UPSCALE (Upcycling of PET waste using bioelectrochemical systems)” and “2nd UpChance (A second chance for Upcycling of Microplastics)”, funded by the Swedish Research Council.
Application Deadline: 21 January 2025
2. Fully Funded PhD Position in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Summary of PhD Program:
The vision of RAI is aiming in closing the gap from theory to real life, while the team has a strong expertise in field robotics. Specific application areas of focus are robotics for mines, aerial inspection of aging infrastructure, multi-robotic search and rescue, multi sensorial fusion and multirobot coordination, including multirobot perception, decentralization and mission execution. The RAI team has a strong European and National participation in multiple R&D&I projects.
Application Deadline: 16 January, 2025
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3. Fully Funded PhD Position in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Summary of PhD Program:
As a PhD student you will perform research with substantial theoretical and experimental components that should be published in peer-reviewed major international journals and at major conferences. The position will include supervision of MSc and to assist in grant applications from research funding agencies/councils, the EU framework program or the industry. The position might also involve teaching assistance, seminars and presentations. You will be working in the field of robotic autonomy and all activities will be linked with National, European and worldwide R&D Projects.
Application Deadline: 16 January, 2025
4. Fully Funded PhD Position in Waste Science and Technology – Advancing electrochemical oxidation technique for complete PFAS degradation
Summary of PhD Program:
This project will focus on advancing electrochemical oxidation method to achieve a complete degradation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in waste streams. Electrochemical oxidation is a technology that utilizes an electric current through electrodes to generate reactive species capable of effectively breaking down and degrading PFAS molecules. Degradation mechanism of PFAS is highly complex and not fully understood yet, leading to a fluorine mass imbalance after treatment.
Application Deadline: 10 January 2025
5. Fully Funded PhD Position in Energy Engineering with special emphasis on biomass pyrolysis
Summary of PhD Program:
The position is associated with the collaborative project “Maximizing carbon-rich product yield from bioresources via an innovative two-stage pyrolysis”, funded by the Strategic Innovation Program, BioInnovation (through Vinnova, the Swedish Energy Agency and Formas). Project partners are Envigas AB, Stena Recycling AB, Outokumpu Oyj, Swerim AB, and LTU. The project aims to establish an efficient method to maximize the carbon efficiency of bioresources to multiple high-value products in biocarbon production. The innovative two-stage pyrolysis (2StagePyro) is proposed, aiming to efficiently convert bioresources into biocarbon, bio-products, and clean syngas.
Application Deadline: 10 January, 2025
6. Fully Funded PhD Position in Engineering Materials – Developing Energy Effi-cient Ultrasonic Treatment for Improved Metal Performance
Summary of PhD Program:
The project is focused on pioneering research to comprehensively understand the impact of sustainable, cutting-edge ultrasonic treatment on the behavior of polycrystalline FCC (face-centered cubic) metals following cold rolling, or when produced through powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing. Advanced microstructural characterization will be conducted, focusing on grain orientation and grain-boundary plane characteristics to evaluate the response of FCC metals to ultrasonic treatment. The research will generate a robust dataset that will serve as a cornerstone for predictive modeling of FCC metals’ performance after ultrasonic treatment.
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
