Postdoctoral scholarship (2 years) in Synthesis of polymeric materials for developing superhydrophobic hollow fiber membranes
The Department of Chemistry is offering a postdoctoral scholarship within the project focused on synthesis of polymeric materials for developing Superhydrophobic hollow fiber membranes. The postdoctoral project involves the synthesis of polymer and the fabrication of hollow fiber membranes. The scholarship is full-time for two years with access by mutual agreement. Last day to apply is May 13, 2024.
Project description
Our research group strives to design and synthesize innovative materials that will shape the future of separation science. In this particular project, we are planning to synthesize polymeric materials to develop superhydrophobic membranes. The target membranes will be prepared in a hollow fiber configuration on a large scale with the potential of being patented and becoming commercial products. The project offers you the opportunity to actively participate in the design and synthesis of polymers, flat sheet, and hollow fiber membranes (single-layer/dual-layer) and develop your skills in membrane applications.
The stipend is tax-free and is financed by WISE-UmU via a generous research grant from Kempe Foundations. The amount is 350 000SEK/year.
Qualifications
To qualify as a postdoctoral scholarship holder, the postdoctoral fellow is required to have completed a doctoral degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. This qualification requirement must be fulfilled no later than at the time of the decision about the scholarship recipient.
Priority should be given to candidates who completed their doctoral degree, according to what is stipulated in the paragraph above, no later than three years prior. If there are special reasons, candidates who completed their doctoral degree prior to that may also be eligible. Special reasons include absence due to illness, parental leave, appointments of trust in trade union organizations, military service, or similar circumstances, as well as clinical practice or other forms of appointment/assignment relevant to the subject area.
Doctoral degree should be within the field of polymer chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent.
Additional requirement is a solid scientific background in synthesizing polymers and characterizing the prepared polymers is required.
Meriting criteria are: A documented good ability to conduct research and present it in writing in the form of scientific publications in expert-reviewed journals. A desire to conduct research in a multidisciplinary project and in an environment that promotes collaboration between people with different skills.
We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated. It is important that you are creative and have the ability and interest to co-operate with other team members. It is required that you have excellent oral and written knowledge of English.
Application
A full application should include:
A cover letter summarizing how your previous research aligns with the advertised scholarship, with a specific focus on your polymer synthesis skills. Your qualifications, your scientific interests, your motives for applying, and how you feel you meet the essential and meriting criteria (max two pages),
Curriculum vitae (CV) with publication list,
Copy of doctoral degree certificate or documentation that clarifies when the degree of doctor is expected to be obtained,
Copies of other diplomas, list of completed academic courses and grades,
Copy of doctoral thesis and up to 5 relevant articles,
Other documents that the applicant wishes to claim,
Contact information to three persons willing to act as references.
Submit your application as a PDF marked with the reference number FS 2.1.6-829-24, both in the file name and in the subject field of the email, to medel@diarie.umu.se. The application can be written in English (preferably) or Swedish. Application deadline is 13 May 2024.
More information
For more information, please contact Assoc. Prof Naser Tavajohi, phone: +46 90-786 60 61 or email: naser.tavajohi@umu.se.
We look forward to receiving your application.
About us
The Department of Chemistry is one of the largest departments within the Faculty of Science and Technology with approximately two hundred employees and strong and expanding research. The Department has four major research areas: Biological Chemistry, IBEAM, Organic Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry. We are also a strong partner in the KBC, Chemical-Biological Center.
