Publicerad: 2025-02-28
Process Leader
Mälardalen University (MDU) is the youngest university in Sweden. In line with our vision, to be a progressive and collaborative University where we shape a sustainable future together, we wish to make a difference.
Do you want to be involved and contribute to our development?
Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others – our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally.
At the school of Business, Society and Engineering, our students study for, among other things, university and civil engineers, political scientists and economists. With us, the research focuses are industrial economics and organization and the energy of the future. Our work takes place in collaboration and in strategic agreements with companies, organizations and authorities in the region.
Employment information
Employment: Temporary employment, 11 months
Scope: Full time
Number of positions: 1
Closing date for application: 21st march 2025
Campus location: Västerås
School: School of Business, Society and Engineering, (EST)
Position description
The process leader will actively streamline processes and facilitate progress of two ongoing research projects, HeatTrack and ModFurn, where Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), thermohydraulic and heat transfer are the core to develop innovative and effective solutions to support industry processes.
About the Projects
This HeatTrack project focuses on adaptive methods and tools for dynamic simulations of complex cooling systems relevant to industry. The ulimate goal is to enable modelling-based optimization, monitoring and diagnosis of cooling system operations to prevent failures of industrial processes.
The ModFurn project is dedicated to developing CFD-based simulation methods to investigate the details of fluid flow, heat and mass transfer in the slag fuming process of smelting furnances. Aiming to develop scalable and efficient modeling methods in a generic, modular way.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with faculty and postdoc researchers to optimize workflows and oversee research activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, milestones and deliverables.
- Provide scientific support to postdocs in their research work, fostering progress in method development, system analysis, and interdisciplinary integration of technical aspects.
- Support the dissemination of research findings to industrial partners and the broader academic community through project meetings, conferences and peer-reviewed journal publications.
- In close collaboration with other faculty members, establish new research initiatives aligned with the department’s goals, focusing on innovative computer-based modelling and simulation methodologies and novel concepts and technologies for industrial applications in energy, mechanical and aerodynamic engineering.
Qualification requirements
The applicant must have a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or Energy Engineering. Very good knowledge of English and good knowledge of Swedish are required for the position.
The candidate should demonstrate:
- Proven experience and a strong track record in leading national and international projects on CFD-based multi-physics modelling, high-fidelity simulations, and system development and analysis.
- Recognized capabilities in establishing collaborative research initiatives and securing research funding in interdisciplinary frameworks.
Merit
Additional merits include:
- Knowledge in data-driven techniques.
- Knowledge in flow control and/or Reduced Order Modelling (ROM).
- Knowledge in computational acoustic analysis and noise control.
- Experience of supervising.
- Experience of developing research networks and proposals.
- Experience in research coordination, documentation and reporting.
- Expertise in monitoring research progress and managing potential project risks.
- A relevant publication record in journals and conference proceedings.
- Experience of leading collaborative projects involving industrial, academic and research partners.
Personal abilities
In an overall assessment of suitability, emphasis is also placed on personal abilities. All employees at MDU are expected to cooperate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the organisation and their own work duties and contribute to a positive work environment.
We are looking for somenone who are an initiative taker and an excellent team player. Socially open and willing to mentor.
We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organization.
#LI-DNI
Application
Application is made online. Make your application by clicking the "Apply" button below.
The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Union representatives:
Saco-S saco-s@mdu.se
Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: +46 (0) 21-10 14 89
We decline all contact with recruiters and salespersons of advertisements. We have made our strategic choices for this recruitment.
Do you want to be involved and contribute to our development?
Together, we can create a sustainable future through knowledge and innovation. We believe that knowledge and new perspectives are best attained and reached together in collaboration with others – our colleagues, students, the private and public sectors, both nationally and internationally.
At the school of Business, Society and Engineering, our students study for, among other things, university and civil engineers, political scientists and economists. With us, the research focuses are industrial economics and organization and the energy of the future. Our work takes place in collaboration and in strategic agreements with companies, organizations and authorities in the region.
Employment information
Employment: Temporary employment, 11 months
Scope: Full time
Number of positions: 1
Closing date for application: 21st march 2025
Campus location: Västerås
School: School of Business, Society and Engineering, (EST)
Position description
The process leader will actively streamline processes and facilitate progress of two ongoing research projects, HeatTrack and ModFurn, where Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), thermohydraulic and heat transfer are the core to develop innovative and effective solutions to support industry processes.
About the Projects
This HeatTrack project focuses on adaptive methods and tools for dynamic simulations of complex cooling systems relevant to industry. The ulimate goal is to enable modelling-based optimization, monitoring and diagnosis of cooling system operations to prevent failures of industrial processes.
The ModFurn project is dedicated to developing CFD-based simulation methods to investigate the details of fluid flow, heat and mass transfer in the slag fuming process of smelting furnances. Aiming to develop scalable and efficient modeling methods in a generic, modular way.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with faculty and postdoc researchers to optimize workflows and oversee research activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives, timelines, milestones and deliverables.
- Provide scientific support to postdocs in their research work, fostering progress in method development, system analysis, and interdisciplinary integration of technical aspects.
- Support the dissemination of research findings to industrial partners and the broader academic community through project meetings, conferences and peer-reviewed journal publications.
- In close collaboration with other faculty members, establish new research initiatives aligned with the department’s goals, focusing on innovative computer-based modelling and simulation methodologies and novel concepts and technologies for industrial applications in energy, mechanical and aerodynamic engineering.
Qualification requirements
The applicant must have a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering or Energy Engineering. Very good knowledge of English and good knowledge of Swedish are required for the position.
The candidate should demonstrate:
- Proven experience and a strong track record in leading national and international projects on CFD-based multi-physics modelling, high-fidelity simulations, and system development and analysis.
- Recognized capabilities in establishing collaborative research initiatives and securing research funding in interdisciplinary frameworks.
Merit
Additional merits include:
- Knowledge in data-driven techniques.
- Knowledge in flow control and/or Reduced Order Modelling (ROM).
- Knowledge in computational acoustic analysis and noise control.
- Experience of supervising.
- Experience of developing research networks and proposals.
- Experience in research coordination, documentation and reporting.
- Expertise in monitoring research progress and managing potential project risks.
- A relevant publication record in journals and conference proceedings.
- Experience of leading collaborative projects involving industrial, academic and research partners.
Personal abilities
In an overall assessment of suitability, emphasis is also placed on personal abilities. All employees at MDU are expected to cooperate and treat colleagues and students with respect, take responsibility for the organisation and their own work duties and contribute to a positive work environment.
We are looking for somenone who are an initiative taker and an excellent team player. Socially open and willing to mentor.
We value the qualities that an even distribution of age and gender, as well as ethnic and cultural diversity, can contribute to the organization.
#LI-DNI
Application
Application is made online. Make your application by clicking the "Apply" button below.
The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and will reach the University no later than closing date for application.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Union representatives:
Saco-S saco-s@mdu.se
Susanne Meijer ST-OFR/S, tel: +46 (0) 21-10 14 89
We decline all contact with recruiters and salespersons of advertisements. We have made our strategic choices for this recruitment.