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

Job description

We are looking for a research engineer with a genuine interest in materials chemistry, biomaterials, glycobiology, and microbiology, and who has a strong drive and problem-solving ability. The applicant will participate in an ongoing project focused on new methods for the analysis of bio-based materials. This interdisciplinary research project aims to integrate expertise and laboratory methods from the aforementioned fields to develop new analytical techniques for bio-based materials through experimentation.

The research is conducted in interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers in polymer technology and biomedicine.

Supervision: Professor Ulrica Edlund, Polymerteknologi, KTH och Professor Agneta Richter-Dahlfors, KI

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 get settled in Sweden and at KTH.

Read more about what it's like to work at KTH and our benefits.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A graduate degree or an advanced level (higher education) in the research subject or equivalent competence. 
• Experience with advanced biomaterials, glycobiology, and microbiological techniques with a focus on bacteriology, microscopy, and spectroscopy.
• Documented training in fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, and image analysis.
• Experience working in BSL2 classified laboratories.
• Experience in research within interdisciplinary fields.
• Experience in microscopy and spectroscopy, especially fluorescence-based techniques.
• Microscopy experience with both bio-based materials and metals.
• Demonstrated good laboratory practice.
• Experience with documentation in electronic lab notebooks.
• Ability to analyze and work with complex issues.

Preferred qualifications

• Subject-related skills
• Professional skills
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Ability to independently drive one's work forward.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• A professional approach.
• Experience with scientific outreach activities for the general public.
• Experience working in the private sector.

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 to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

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 (or years), with access according to agreement.

Other information

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