Postdoctoral Position in Nanotechnology and Functional Materials
Postdoctoral Position in Nanotechnology and Functional Materials
Uppsala University
Uppsala, Sweden
Project Description
Our research group specializes in the development of porous materials for applications such as gas separation (greenhouse gases), water treatment, catalysis, and drug delivery. We have strong competence in the synthesis and optimization of a wide range of porous materials, including porous oxides, zeolites, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), etc.
This project is primarily focused on the environmental applications of porous materials such as MOFs. Specific application areas include water harvesting by adsorption, and catalytic hydrogen generation using MOFs. The project mainly involves the synthesis and characterization of existing and novel MOFs, as well as adopting post-synthesis processing methods such as 3D printing and engineering of simple devices for water capture and hydrogen generation.
Work Duties
Typical work tasks may include the synthesis and characterization (e.g., X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, electron microscopy, gas adsorption) of porous materials; testing of materials for sorption-related applications that are within our current research areas, such as greenhouse gas separation, water harvesting, photocatalysis, etc. Part of the work will be carried out in collaboration with national and international collaborators.
In addition to research, some participation in supervision of doctoral students, master's and project students as well as communication of research results through scientific articles in well-established scientific journals and presentations at international conferences are also included as important aspects of the employment. Some participation in undergraduate teaching may also be included. You are also expected to contribute to applications for external research funds.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for an employment on a postdoctoral position you must have a doctoral degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labor unions, etc.
For this position, a doctorate in chemistry, materials science, or an equivalent degree in a related field is required.
We require documented knowledge and experience of porous materials, such as metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks or other types of porous polymers, either based on advanced experimental activities or in computer modeling.
We require very good written and oral skills in English as well as very good skills in writing scientific publications.
Additional qualifications
Documented knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous:
- structural chemistry (i.e. X-ray diffraction, electrochemistry);
- electron microscopy (SEM/TEM);
- NMR spectroscopy;
- photo or heterogeneous catalysis with porous materials;
- gas separation, water extraction, computer modeling of porous materials, membranes, biomedical applications of MOF/COF, etc.
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