PhD in Chemistry with specialization in Polymer Chemistry - 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 of 250 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 and civil engineering programs and master's programs. More information is available on our website.

Subject description/research project: The project aims to prepare bone-forming materials based on hydrogels, bioceramics with the addition of extracellular vesicles. Strong interdisciplinary collaborations are planned including Engineering Sciences (Prof. Enqvist), Department of Surgical Sciences, Thoracic Surgery (Prof. Grinnemo) and Department of Surgical Sciences, Orthopaedics (Prof. Heiler).  

Work duties: Preparation and characterization of system components and evaluation in vitro and in vivo.

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Admission requirements: A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Requirements:

• degree or equivalent as above in chemistry
• very good oral and written proficiency in English
• consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through his or her experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme. 

Additional requirements:

• Good oral and written proficiency in Swedish
• Documented practical experience of chemical synthesis in product-oriented research
• Experience of laboratory work with hydrogels and ceramic materials

Terms of employment: The rules about PhD students are found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 §§1-7 and the university's rules and guidelines.

Application procedure: The application should include a statement of research interest, CV, certificates of exams, degrees and grades, a copy of Master thesis, published article or relevant materials, if available. Also, contact information of at least two reference persons should be included.

Salary: According to local agreement (Local collective agreement for doctoral students and students).

Starting date: 2021-03-01 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Professor Jöns Hilborn, + 46 76 787 2350, jons.hilborn@kemi.uu.se.

Please submit your application by February 17 2021, UFV-PA 2021/345.

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