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Postdoctoral Researcher in Robust District Heating Systems Dalarna University in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Competitive salary and benefits are mentioned; the appointment is a paid, full-time, two-year postdoctoral position under a collective agreement, with possible extension for special reasons.
Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Dalarna University
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This postdoctoral project at Dalarna University focuses on making district heating systems more robust by improving the joints in pre-insulated district heating pipes. The research addresses a practical reliability problem: repeated temperature changes and mechanical stresses can accelerate material degradation and allow moisture to enter the insulation layer.
The postdoc will investigate and develop self-sealing and self-healing materials for pipe joints, with a particular emphasis on polymer- and graphene-based microcapsule systems. A central part of the work is to integrate these systems into protective coatings and evaluate how effectively they limit crack formation and moisture ingress.
The project combines material development with materials characterization and experimental testing. The successful candidate will study adhesion, sealing performance, and durability under representative thermal and mechanical loads, linking laboratory-scale development with application-relevant performance.
The research is carried out in close collaboration with researchers at Dalarna University and RISE, as well as district heating companies and pipe manufacturers. This partnership-oriented environment offers access to components from operating district heating networks, prototyping opportunities, and solution testing under conditions relevant to industry.
The position is embedded in the Department of Energy and Construction Technology, where research spans solar energy and energy systems and aims to build knowledge for smarter integration of electricity and heat in urban infrastructure. The postdoc is expected to contribute to joint experiments, publications, and knowledge exchange within an interdisciplinary and externally connected research setting.
Funding details
Competitive salary and benefits are mentioned; the appointment is a paid, full-time, two-year postdoctoral position under a collective agreement, with possible extension for special reasons.
What's required
A PhD in chemical engineering, energy engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field is required, normally awarded within the last three years and no later than the date the appointment decision is made. Applicants should have a strong background in chemical and energy engineering, experience with coating materials, knowledge of district heating systems, experience in industrial collaboration or applied energy research, experience with material preparation and characterization, and relevant scientific publications. The candidate must be able to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams, communicate well, build networks, and have very good spoken and written English. Meritorious qualifications include spoken and written Swedish, deeper knowledge of energy systems and the energy sector in Sweden and Europe, and experimental experience designing, optimizing, and applying microcapsule-based coatings.
How to apply
Apply through the listed application link. If you have publications that cannot be submitted electronically, add them before the application deadline. Submit the application by 31 December 2026.
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