Researcher in photoelectrochemcial processes in metal-organic frameworks - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in the chemistry field. The department has more than 250 employees and has a turnover just over 250 million SEK. At the department's seven 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 and civil engineering programs and master's programs. More information is available on our website.

Subject description: The goal of the project is to produce metal organic framework (MOF) thin films on semiconductor surfaces, and to investigate the ability of the MOF to extract minority carriers from the semiconductor under illumination. Such semiconductor-MOF hybrid materials are generally poorly understood, and motivate fundamental studies on light-induced charge separation and transport. In addition, MOF thin films will be developed that catalyze specific reactions of energy relevance, for example CO2 reduction or water oxidation, photoelectrochemically.

Representative publications: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2019, 15942; Nature Communications 2020, 11, Article number: 5819  .

Work duties:

Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

• Research within the subject area
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Requirements:

Applicants must have:

• Documented knowledge in molecular (photo)electrocatalysis
• Experience in surface functionalization of semiconductors and photoelectrochemical studies.
• A PhD within a field that is relevant to the position.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in 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.

Additional requirements: 

• Experience in the preparation of MOFs.
• Prior experience as postdoc is desirable

Salary: Individual pay.

Starting date: 2021-03-01.

Type of employment: Fixed-time position for two years.

Scope of employment: 100 %.

For further information about the position please contact: Prof. Sascha Ott; sascha.ott@kemi.uu.se 

Please submit your application by January 29 2021, UFV-PA 2020/4890.

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