Researcher in recycling of polymers by light-and electricity driven processes

Job description

Division of Polymer Technology in collaboration with Division of Organic Chemistry are looking for a researcher interested in developing new light-and electricity-driven processes for selective chemical recycling of common volume plastics (e.g. PE, PP). You can read more of the research at the Divisions at: Polymer Technology and Organic Chemistry.

In contrast to currently used thermal routes, the proposed light- and electricity-driven processes are energy- and resource efficient and can be turned on and off at demand with significantly enhanced safety and controllability as a result. The project is done in collaboration with IVL and RISE to integrate the assessment of chemical safety, environmental impact and scalability in the developed processes.

The work tasks include:

• Laboratory work to develop electro-and photolysis processes for polyolefin recycling
• Characterization of initial materials and recycling products by multiple techniques
• Evaluation and dissemination of the results in the form of scientific publications
• internal and external communication of the obtained results to project partners and other relevant stakeholders

Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree 
• For the position relevant scientific expertise demonstrated by high-quality publications in international scientific journals
• Documented good experimental laboratory skills in organic synthesis and analysis of organic compounds using chromatographic and spectroscopic methods

Preferred qualifications

• Research experience in all or some of the following topics polymer materials and their characterization, chemical recycling, light and/or electricity driven chemical reactions.
• The ability to inform about research and development work in written and orally

When considering suitability for the position, we will assess the research expertise, the teaching ability and the experience of developing and leading activities and staff.

As person you have strong collaborative skills, great ability of independence and good knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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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 by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). 

About the employment

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