Researcher in Polymer Technology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

Division of Polymer Technology is looking for a researcher for temporary position. We work with development of sustainable polymer materials with low environmental impact. Read more of our research at: https://www.kth.se/fpt/polymer-technology. The announced position focuses on the development of green processes and circular polymer materials.

The work tasks include
●Laboratory work to test biodegradability of modified cellulose materials 
●Evaluation and dissemination of the results in the form of scientific publication

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

Read more about what it is like to work at KTH

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree 
• Scientific expertise demonstrated by high-quality publications in international scientific journals
• Research experience in polymeric materials, and testing of their biodegradability
• Good experimental laboratory skills
• Experienced in writing scientific articles
• Research expertise
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence
• Problem solving ability

Preferred qualifications

• Teaching ability
• The ability to work towards research results being utilised in practice.
• The ability to inform about research and development work
• Experience of developing and leading activities and staff. 
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality 

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

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 2 months, with access according to agreement.

Other information

The position may include security-sensitive activities. To become authorized, you therefore need to pass a possible security check.

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

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