Researcher in molecular electrocatalysis 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 260 employees and has a turnover just over 260 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: The goal of the project is to produce metal organic frameworks (MOF) with catalytic (cat) sites, and to investigate their performance by electrochemical techniques. For this purpose, MOF thin films with molecularly defined components that catalyze specific reactions of energy relevance, for example CO2 reduction, proton reduction, or water oxidation, will be produced. Using principles and electrochemical analyses techniques that we recently outlined (J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2020, 142, 11941–11956), optimal parameters will be found to tap into the electrodes’ full catalytic potential.
Other representative publications: J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2018, 140, 2985–2994; J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2019, 141, 15942–15950; 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:

• A PhD within a field that is relevant to the position.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Documented knowledge in molecular electrocatalysis
• Ability to simulate and analyse voltammetric data.

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.
• Experience in surface functionalization; and MOF thin film growth
• Prior experience as postdoc is desirable

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: Individual pay

Starting date: 2021-09-01

Type of employment: Temporary position for 15 months.

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 June 16 2021, UFV-PA 2021/2336.

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