Postdoc in catalysis for water splitting - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

We're in search of a passionate and well-versed postdoc to advance our electrocatalyst research for catalytic water splitting. The research will be carried out at the Department of Chemistry. Your role will focus on synthesizing and characterizing molecularly well-defined heterogeneous water oxidation and hydrogen evolution catalysts, and potentially supervising students as part of your responsibilities. The candidate will also be expected to participate in international research collaboration and the collaborative writing of high-impact papers.

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

We are looking for candidates that have:

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in a subject relevant to the research, such as organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, or electrochemistry. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Scientific skills with relevant doctorate, i.e., with experience in transition metal complexes characterization and electrochemical methods applied to catalysis.
• Further experience in photoelectrochemical cells of catalysis systems.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborative in a group.
• The ability to skillfully communicate in English, verbally and in writing, since this is required in the daily work.

Preferred qualifications

It is preferred that you also have:

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Teaching abilities.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

In addition to basic chemistry and skills, experience in interdisciplinary work and expertise in photoelectrochemical systems are counted as merits. In-depth knowledge of molecular catalysts, heterogeneous reaction kinetics, and photovoltaic materials, as well as in-situ spectroscopies and synchrotron-based X-ray techniques and spectroscopies, are also advantages.

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.
• Cover letter (detailing your motivations 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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