Apply for a fully funded PhD position in Building Materials at Lund University, Sweden. Focused on biobased insulation and chemical modification of plant fiber materials. Open to 2024/2025 master’s graduates in chemistry, materials science, or related fields.
🚨 Open PhD Student Position in Biobased Insulation Materials – Lund University, Sweden
Are you a master’s graduate in materials science, chemistry, or a related field, passionate about sustainable building solutions? Lund University is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD position in Building Materials, focusing on biobased insulation materials and their hygrothermal performance enhancement through chemical modification. This is an exciting research opportunity in Sweden that merges green chemistry, lignocellulosic fiber research, and environmentally conscious material development.
🧪 Project Focus:
The doctoral research project centers on enhancing the hygrothermal properties (moisture and thermal response) of wood-based and plant fiber insulation materials through tailored chemical modification techniques.
You will:
- Develop chemical processes to improve biobased materials’ insulation performance.
- Characterize moisture and thermal behavior of both modified and existing materials.
- Evaluate the durability and function of these materials in construction contexts.
- Present findings in scientific journals, international conferences, and stakeholder meetings.
🔗 Apply Here: Official Application Portal
🗓 Application Deadline: 12 August 2025
✅ Eligibility Criteria:
General Admission Requirements:
- A second-cycle qualification (Master’s degree or equivalent)
- Or at least 240 ECTS credits, with 60 from the second cycle
Specific Admission Requirements (Building Materials):
- At least 90 credits in relevant subjects (e.g. chemistry, materials science)
- A second-cycle project of at least 30 credits in a relevant field
🔬 Additional Requirements:
- Strong background in materials science or lignocellulose chemistry
- Hands-on experience with lab work and material characterization
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills
- Independent, well-organized, and structured approach to research
Bonus Skills:
- Prior work on wood, cellulose, or hygroscopic materials
- Experience in chemical modification techniques
- Data analysis and scientific writing proficiency
🎓 What Lund University Offers:
- Full-time PhD funding for up to 5 years
- Research-based doctoral training with 20% departmental duties
- Collaboration with leading experts in building sustainability
- Opportunities to publish and present internationally
- Employee benefits including generous leave and pension schemes
📑 How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted in English through the official Lund University recruitment portal.
Include:
- Cover letter (statement of interest + how your background aligns)
- CV
- Degree certificates and academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation or references
