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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.
Project description: The research project will focus on the development of functional polymers to solve remaining challenges in high energy density lithium-ion batteries. An important aspect of the project will be to understand the interaction between the polymers and active material in the electrode, in particular silicon and high voltage cathode materials. This project will be done as part of a larger effort developing “intelligent” materials, and will benefit from parallel activities with multiscale modeling to direct materials development.
Work duties: The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects mentioned above and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).
Eligibility requirements: A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:
Required qualifications:
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:
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: 01-09-2021 or as otherwise agreed.
Type of employment: Temporary position for four years according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.
Scope of employment: 100 %
For further information about the position please contact:
Guiomar Hernández, +46 18 471 37 07, guiomar.hernandez@kemi.uu.se
Kristina Edström, +46 18 471 37 13, kristina.edstrom@kemi.uu.se
Please submit your application by 9 July 2021, UFV-PA 2021/2745.
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | 2021-09-01 |
Salary | Fixed salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Uppsala |
County | Uppsala län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | UFV-PA 2021/2745 |
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Published | 23.Jun.2021 |
Last application date | 09.Jul.2021 11:59 PM CEST |