Researcher in Materials Chemistry

Ref. No. SU FV-1017-24

at the Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry . Closing date: 15 April 2024.

The Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry (MMK) is, with about 160 employees, one of the largest departments at the Faculty of Natural sciences at Stockholm University. A significant part of the teaching activities is at the undergraduate level with courses in General, Physical, Inorganic, and Analytical Chemistry. The teaching at the graduate level focuses on the master programs in Materials and Analytical Chemistry. Research activities of MMK focus primarily on materials, and include different classes such as ceramics, glasses, self-assembled, porous materials, and soft matter. The projects often encompass synthesis, and characterization by X-ray, neutron diffraction, electron microscopy, solid-state NMR, and computer modelling of materials with a potential for various applications. Research activities in the area of Analytical Chemistry focus on developing advanced analytical techniques for studies of organic compounds and biomolecules.

Project description
The position will be associated with the project "Confined Metal Cluster-Functionalized Porous Carbon Membrane for Electrochemical CO2 Conversion under High Current Density". The project aims to  explore and engineer carbonaceous membrane electrode mateirals for appliction in electrochedmical CO2 reduction.

Main responsibilities
The position involves research in the synthesis and modification of innovative electrode materials (incluting but not limited to graphene or MXene), and study of their electrochemical behaviors and applications, such as electrocatalytic CO2 conversion and energy storage. In addition, the position will saupervise junior researchers and take care of the laboratory routine.

Qualification requirements
Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills.

The PhD degree should have been completed more than two years before the deadline for applications.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills in synthesis and modification of two-dimension materials, nanocarbon materials, functional membranes, and energy storage.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for four months with the possibility to extension. Start date 2024-04-25 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 from Professor Jiayin Yuan, [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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