Postdoc in organic chemistry - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

We seek a driven and knowledgeable postdoc to carry out method development in organisc synthesis in the research group of Assistant Professor Helena Lundberg at the Department of Chemistry. Specifically, you will be working with catalysis, electrosynthesis and kinetics in research areas of both fundamental and applied character. Administrative tasks and supervision of students are also important aspects of the work.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

To be eligible for the position the following is required:

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).
• Documented ability to work independently as well as collaborative in a group.
• Documented scientific skills in method development for organometallic catalysis.
• Documented scientific skills in kinetics.
• Documented pedagogical skills and experience of supervising students on Bachelor and Master level.
• The ability to skillfully communicate in English, verbally and in writing, as this is required in the daily work.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience of ordering goods in accordance with public procurement procedures
• Experience in academic administration
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment policies and practices

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

Trade union representatives

You will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage.

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge where the points under “Requirements” are clearly accounted for.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Written documentation that support the points under “Requirements” where documentation is asked for.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals (max two pages long).

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

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