Postdoc responsible for building tomography expertise with capacity to develop organic nanoparticles for modulated contrast

Job description

The Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology (FPT) is the largest academic institution in Sweden in the field of natural and synthetic polymers. The combination of the traditionally separate areas of natural and synthetic polymers is unique and enables FPT to meet future demands for sustainable material use in society.

The postdoctoral project is a central part of FibRe, a VINNOVA Competence Centre consisting of academic partners (Chalmers University of Technology and KTH Royal Institute of Technology), industry, and public organizations. This specific project will be carried out at FPT at KTH in close collaboration with research partners at Chalmers and with several companies (Stora Enso, Tetra Pak, Billerud, among others). Read more at: FibRe at Chalmers

The aim of the project is to develop strategies and methods for producing lignocellulose-based materials with good thermoformability at elevated temperatures through softening, and to develop a mechanistic understanding of the effects achieved. The materials should have a high content of cellulose/lignocellulose.

Applicants for this postdoctoral position should have solid knowledge of wood, wood-based materials and experience in materials chemistry and polymer synthesis. A suitable background for this position is a PhD in polymer science, fibre technology, materials science, or an equivalent discipline.

The work will involve the preparation of plasticized lignocellulose-based materials with high fibre content using different methods, forming these materials, and characterizing their properties and structure at different length scales. The project benefits from access to a wide range of advanced laboratory equipment and instruments, as well as highly qualified colleagues. The goal is for the project to be conducted in close collaboration with researchers at Chalmers.

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who wants to work at the forefront of research and develop materials and methods for a sustainable future based on renewable materials.

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in Fibre and Polymer science or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Research competence in the field of fiber and polymer science.
• Proven experience of relevant advanced characterization techniques and the implementation of experiments at large-scale research infrastructures.

Preferred qualifications

• Documented experience of conducting research in the field of interactions in cellulose-based systems through scientific publications.
• Pedagogical ability
• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• strong awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues, with particular emphasis on gender equality.

To successfully carry out the duties of the postdoctoral position and to collaborate effectively with other members of the research group and external partners, the applicant must:

• Be able to speak and write scientific English and speak English fluently
• Have a documented ability to summarize research results in both written and oral presentations

As person you are:

• Proactive
• Independent
• Organized
• Meticulous

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Join us at KTH

KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation. As a leading international technical university, we play an active role in advancing the transition towards a sustainable society. At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits. Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.

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The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• 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.
• 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.

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