Postdoc in organic synthesis

Job description

We seek a driven and knowledgeable postdoctoral researcher for organic synthesis of new compounds for redox flow battery applications. The work will be carried out in the research group of Associate Professor Helena Lundberg at the Department of Chemistry, KTH, in collaboration with Professor Mårten Ahlquist’s group at the same department and the research group of Assistant Professor Amirreza Khataee at the Department of Chemical Engineering, KTH. Specifically, the work will focus on synthesis, isolation and characterization of redox active compounds, including electroanalytical evaluation. Administrative tasks and supervision of students may become part of the work. 

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

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in organic chemistry, electrochemistry or closely related area. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Documented scientific skills in organic synthesis.
• Documented ability to work independently as well as collaborative in a group.
• Documented pedagogical skills and experience of supervising students on Bachelor and Master level.
• The ability to skillfully communicate in English, verbally and in writing, since it is required in the daily work.

Preferred qualifications

Knowledge and skills that are meritorious for the position: 

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Documented scientific skills in electroanalytical techniques
• Documented scientific skills in mass spectrometry
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment policies and practices

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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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.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge where the points under “Requirements” are clearly accounted for.
• 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.
• Written documentation that supports the points under “Requirements” where documentation is asked for.
• 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.

Others

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