Post-doc in Polymer engineering (1.0 FTE)

Post-doc in Polymer engineering (1.0 FTE) (222751)

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Job description

The group of Prof. Ranjita K. Bose has an open position for a 5-month postdoctoral researcher. The primary goal of the selected postdoc will be to support the research in the Bose group on functional polymers. Familiarity and experience with one or more of the following topics is ideal:

• solvent-free synthesis of polymer thin films and coatings
• polymer foaming using supercritical CO2
• self-healing, thermoreversible and recyclable polymer networks
• polymer structure-property-processing relationships.

Qualifications

Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D. in polymer chemistry, polymer engineering, materials/chemical engineering or a related field. The candidate should have:

• a creative, open and resilient mind,
• a resourceful attitude and problem-solving approach,
• good English skills,
• excellent interpersonal skills combined with an ability to work efficiently both independently and in a team, and
• leadership skills to support other PhD and MSc reseaerchers in the group.

Organisation

Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, enjoys an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative institution of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Flexible study programmes and academic career opportunities in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 36,000 students and researchers alike to develop their own individual talents. As one of the best research universities in Europe, the University of Groningen has joined forces with other top universities and networks worldwide to become a truly global centre of knowledge.

The research institute ENTEG is an engineering science and technology institute that has the capability to analyse, explore and design new technologies that are based on the integration of fundamental and engineering sciences. As such, the research in the institute focuses on current and future activities in a number of processing and production sectors such as processing, high tech and discrete production and interface industries.

Conditions of employment

We offer you in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:

• a salary from a minimum of € 3,557 gross per month up to a maximum of € 4,670 gross per month (salary scale 10) based on a full-time position and dependent on qualifications and work experience
• a position limited to a period of 5 months
• a full-time position (1.0 FTE)
• a holiday allowande of 8% gross annual income
• an 8.3% year-end bonus and participation in a pension schema for employees.

The preferred starting date is as soon as possible after 1 December 2022.

Application

You may apply for this position until 20 November 11:59pm / before 21 November 2022 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

Please send us a complete application with the below-mentioned supporting documents as a single PDF:

• cover letter with background and motivation to apply for this position
• curriculum vitae, education, work and research experience, and a publication list
• detailed (max. 500 words) description of previous research experience
• contact details of at least two academic references who can provide information on your suitability for the position.

Applications will be accepted until 20 November 2022 or until the position is filled.

The University of Groningen strives to be a university in which students and staff are respected and feel at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identities. We believe that working on our core values of inclusion and equality are a joint responsibility and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. Diversity among students and staff members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of our teaching and research. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information, see also our diversity policy webpage: https://www.rug.nl/(...)rsity-and-inclusion/

Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP): https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/nl/sollicitatiecode and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code

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Information

For information you can contact:

• Prof. Ranjita K. Bose, [email protected]

Please do not use the e-mail address(es) above for applications.

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