Postdoctoral Position in Nanotechnology (MOFs): The Department of Materials Science and Engineering invites applications for a postdoctoral position in Nanotechnology, emphasizing the applications of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). This is a full-time temporary position for two years, with an immediate start date or as agreed upon.
Postdoctoral Position in Nanotechnology with Focus on Applications of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Nanotechnology with a focus on the environmental applications of porous materials, specifically MOFs, for tasks such as gas separation, water treatment, catalysis, and drug delivery.
Location: Uppsala, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD degree in chemistry, materials science, or an equivalent field.
- Documented knowledge and experience with porous materials, including metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, or other porous polymers.
- Proficiency in X-ray diffraction, IR spectroscopy, electron microscopy, and gas adsorption techniques.
- Excellent written and oral skills in English, along with the ability to produce high-quality scientific publications.
Job Description:
- Conduct synthesis and characterization of porous materials, emphasizing MOFs.
- Test materials for various sorption-related applications, such as greenhouse gas separation, PFAS sorption, water harvesting, and photocatalysis.
- Collaborate nationally and internationally on research projects.
- Supervise doctoral students, master’s students, and project students.
- Communicate research results through scientific articles and international conference presentations.
- Potentially contribute to teaching and participate in external research fund applications.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents to UFV-PA 2024/658 by April 15, 2024:
- Personal letter describing suitability for the position.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a maximum of two pages.
- Publication list.
- Copies of three relevant publications.
- Copies of PhD diploma, master’s degree, course grades, and other relevant qualifications.
- A short description/summary (maximum 300 words) of the doctoral thesis.
- If available, an electronic version or web link to the PhD thesis.
- Names and contact details of at least two references.
Last Date for Apply: The application deadline is April 15, 2024.
About the Employment:
- Temporary position for two years.
- Full-time employment (100%).
- Starting date: As soon as possible or as agreed upon.
- Placement: Uppsala, Sweden.
For Further Information: Contact Docent Ocean Cheung at ocean.cheung@angstrom.uu.se.
Join the Department of Materials Science and Engineering in Uppsala and contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of Nanotechnology and Metal-Organic Frameworks!
