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The Department of Chemistry – Ångström conducts research and education in the chemistry field. The department has more than 270 employees and has a turnover of 300 million SEK. At the department’s six programs, we conduct very successful research of a high international standard. We have a large number of externally funded research projects, often with international cooperation and we see continued good growth in our subject area. The department has education assignments in engineering programs and master’s programs. More information is available on our website.
The Department of Chemistry – Ångström Laboratory has for many years hosted an environment focused on research and development of materials and their applications within the energy storage area: the Ångström Advanced Battery Centre. We develop novel electrode and electrolyte materials, characterize them, evaluate and improve them with respect to battery performance, and study fundamental chemical processes and properties using both experimental and computational techniques. The research is, as such, both fundamental and applied.
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Duties
The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The main focus of the current research project is fabrication and characterization of polymer electrolytes for Li-ion batteries, and thereby their implementation in battery cells. Recycling strategies for the polymer electrolytes will be explored.
Requirements
For employment as a post-doctoral fellow, the applicant should have a PhD degree or an international equivalent within the field of Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or other for the position relevant fields, within a maximum of three (3) years before the final application date. During certain circumstances, an earlier PhD can be acceptable. Certain circumstances include leave due to illness, parental leave, in trade unions, etc.
The assessment of applications is based primarily on the applicant’s ability to conduct independent research based on scientific skill. Greater importance is attached to the quality of individual scientific work, than to the amount of publications. The applicant shall be well familiar with polymer chemistry and electrochemistry. The candidate must have excellent capabilities in written and oral English.
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.
Desirable qualifications
Knowledge of Li battery materials is recommended, as is familiarity with soft/polymeric matter and electrolyte systems. Familiarity with recycling technology is useful.
About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date 2023-10-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala
For further information about the position please contact: Professor Daniel Brandell, +46-18-4713709; Assoc. Prof. Jonas Mindemark, +46-18-4713579.
Please submit your application by 1 August 2023, UFV-PA 2023/2350.
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Placement: Department of Chemistry – Ångström Laboratory
Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position
Pay: Individual salary
Number of positions: 1
Working hours: 100%
Town: Uppsala
County: Uppsala län
Country: Sweden
Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se
ST/TCO tco@fackorg.uu.se
Saco-rådet saco@uadm.uu.se
Number of reference: UFV-PA 2023/2350
Last application date: 2023-08-01