Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Materials Chemistry

31 Jan 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Stockholm University

Research Field

Chemistry » Computational chemistry
Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Researcher Profile

Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

27 Feb 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

H2020 / ERC

Reference Number

927--1-22913

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

at the Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry . Closing date: 28 February 2024.

Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry is one of the biggest departments at the Faculty of Science with about 160 employees. Profiled research are within Materials and Structural Chemistry as well as Analytical Chemistry.

Project description
The aim of the overall project is to provide theoretical tool to comprehensively understand the physical and chemical interaction of 1,2,4-triazoloium-based ionic liquids and their polymers with CO2 . It includes but is not limited to molecular dynamics simulations and density functional theory computations. The two key focuses are i) how the intermolecular interaction works to enhance the affinity of 1,2,4-triazolium-based ionic liquids and their polymers towards CO2 molecules. The knowledge obtained here will be used to explain the high CO2 uptake and the sorption selectivity of 1,2,4-triazolium-based porous polymers.  ii) how the chemical structure design of the 1,2,4-triazolium-based ionic liquids and their polymers impacts the reaction intermediate thus the reaction mechanism in the cycloaddition reaction of CO2 with epoxide or other compounds. The knowledge obtained here will be used to explain and predict the structure-property-function relationship of 1,2,4-triazolium-based porous polymers in terms of their catalytic conversion of CO2 to cyclic carbonates and other molecular products.

Main responsibilities
The postdoc will focus on the development of theoretical tools to assist our understanding of physicochemical properties and catalytic performance of 1,2,4-triazolium-based ionic liquids and their polymers towards CO2 . Characterization methods, such as infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, are also involved to provide analytic data for mechanistic understanding. Development of collaborative projects with PhD students, master students and other postdocs are also a part of the main responsibilities.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. The selection will be based primarily on scientific excellence and well-documented experience of using computational methods in chemistry. Ability to program is advantageous. Because of the nature of the project, the interest in collaborating with other academic groups and industrial project partners will also have some importance. Good knowledge in English, both written and spoken, is required. The choice of candidate will be based on documented knowledge relevant to the area, published papers, references, interview, and the candidate’s written motivation for seeking the position.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2024-04-01 or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained professor Jiayin Yuan, telephone 08-16 23 91, [email protected] , and professor Alexander Lyubartsev, [email protected] .

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, [email protected] , Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, [email protected] , and [email protected] (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

• Your contact details and personal data
• Your highest degree
• Your language skills
• Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

• Cover letter
• CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
• Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
  – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
  – why and how you wish to complete the project
  – what makes you suitable for the project in question
• Copy of PhD diploma
• Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
• Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position .

You are welcome to apply!

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Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Chemistry » Physical chemistry

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Chemistry » Computational chemistry

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Stockholm University

Country

Sweden

City

Stockholm

Postal Code

10691

Street

SE-106 91

Where to apply

Website

https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage…

Contact

City

Stockholm

Street

SE-106 91

Postal Code

10691

STATUS: EXPIRED