Researcher in organic chemistry (electrosynthesis) - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

We seek a driven and knowledgeable researcher to carry out method development in organic electrosynthesis 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
• Work in Stockholm , in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree 
• Documented ability to work independently as well as collaborative in a group
• Documented scientific skills in method development for electrosynthesis, organometallic catalysis and 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

Knowledge and skills that are meritorious for the position: 

• Experience of administering chemical inventory
• Documented knowledge on chemical safety
• Experience of educating co-workers in chemical safety
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment policies and practices

Personal competence

As a person, you possess academic skills (both laboratory and theoretical), you are communicative and have a good ability to work together. Furthermore, you are independent in your work, and have a good pedagogical and administrative ability.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

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

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. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application.

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 by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). 

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 12 months, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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