Postdoctoral Scholarship in Materials from Biomass: The Department of Physics at Umeå University is offering a one-year postdoctoral scholarship focused on the design, production, and development of sustainable luminescent materials derived from biomass. The project seeks to replace non-sustainable materials in light-emitting devices with environmentally friendly alternatives, exploring their potential in various innovative applications.
Designation
Postdoctoral Scholarship (One Year)
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Design and Synthesis of Sustainable Luminescent Materials |
| Location | Umeå, Sweden |
| Salary | 350,000 SEK per year (tax-free) |
| Scope | 100% |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Completed PhD degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent in Chemistry, Physics, Material Science, or a relevant field.
- Documented experience with the synthesis and purification of organic/inorganic/hybrid semiconductors, particularly with nanoparticles or quantum dots.
- Experience in material characterization techniques such as atomic force microscopy, X-ray diffraction, vibrational spectroscopy, and electron microscopy.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Meriting Qualifications
- Skills in the production or characterization of optoelectronic devices (e.g., spin coating, physical vapor deposition, or spray coating) will be an advantage.
Description
The research project titled “Synthesis and Functionalization of Carbon Dots from Biomass” involves the design, synthesis, and characterization of environmentally friendly luminescent materials derived from biomass. The aim is to apply these materials in light-emitting devices, bioimaging, and explore their applications in various fields through interdisciplinary collaboration.
How to Apply
The complete application should include:
- A cover letter stating motivations for applying and summarizing qualifications and previous research experience (max. one page).
- Curriculum vitae (CV, max. two pages) including a publication list.
- Verified copy of the doctoral degree certificate or documentation of when the degree will be obtained.
- Verified copies of diplomas, a list of completed academic courses, and grades.
- A copy of the doctoral thesis and/or up to three relevant articles.
- Other documents you wish to claim.
- Contact information for two references.
Submit your application as a PDF or Word file through the recruitment system Varbi.
Last Date to Apply
Applications must be submitted by July 17, 2025.
For further inquiries, please contact Assoc. Prof. Jia Wang at jia.wang@umu.se.
We look forward to receiving your application!
