Postdoc in Microscopy and Imaging
Postdoc in Microscopy and Imaging
SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences - Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology
Uppsala, Sweden
Duties:
Most common imaging methods of adhesives into substrates involve damaging of the specimen while it is not possible to monitor in situ curing processes and changing of crystallinity as temperature control is required. The project thus aims to go over the current state-of-the-art and develop techniques that will enable measurements up to the nanoscale, ensuring accuracy, repeatability and lack of sample destruction, and will allow for a complementary evaluation of bio-adhesive bonding features in order to develop strong and moisture durable bio-adhesives. The work will develop appropriate imaging and analytical methods (surface and interfacial adhesion, porous substrate structure, adhesive penetration at multiscale levels, adhesive curing, adhesive stability, etc.) for bio-adhesives coupled with 3D visualisation analysis, to obtain information about the spatial interactions between bio-adhesives, porous media, and moisture at the nm to mm scales. Collaboration with the MAX IV Laboratory, which delivers high-quality X-ray light for research in materials and life sciences, will be searched to develop appropriate techniques for different bio-adhesive systems and porous media (wood, paper).
Qualifications:
A position as a postdoctor is intended for a researcher early in their career, we are therefore primarily looking for candidates who completed their doctoral degree no more than three years ago in one of the following areas: physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, wood technology, material science, polymer science and technology or other relevant subject. Experience of working with microscopy and imaging techniques are an advantage as well as knowledge in adhesion technology. Previous experiences in using advanced imaging techniques (nano-X-ray computed tomography, small-angle x-ray scattering, synchrotron-based X‑ray fluorescence microscopy, synchrotron X-ray diffraction, etc.) are desirable. Fluent English language, both in writing and speaking is required.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is interested in a continued academic career in wood technology. In assessing the applications for the position, particular emphasis will be placed on (1) applicants' scientific proficiency in technology and engineering subjects that are relevant with the position, and (2) their ability to develop their own line of research in microscopy and imaging, complementing the ongoing research within the group.
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