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

The division of Organic Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry is now looking for a Postdoc who will be part of with Assistant Professor Helena Lundberg's research group.

The position is located at the School of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH) at KTH.

Job description

We seek a driven and knowledgeable postdoc to carry out method development in organic synthesis for catalytic functionalization of lignin for material applications. The research will be carried out at the Department of Chemistry in collaboration with researchers at the Department of Fibre- and Polymer Technology. Specifically, you will be working with extraction of lignin from biomass, catalytic functionalization and characterization of materials using different techniques. Supervision of students may also become part 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 in chemistry or other relevant subject, or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Documented scientific skills in lignin fractionation and characterization.
• Documented pedagogical skills and experience of supervising students on Bachelor and Master level.
• The ability to skillfully communicate in English, verbally and in writing, since this is required in the daily work.

Personal skills

• Documented ability to work independently as well as collaborative in a group.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment policies and practices.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for 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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