Researcher in Physical 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 programs and master's programs. More information is available on our website. 

Project description: The project SoFiA ("Soap Film based Artificial Photosynthesis") is financed via the EU programme Horizon 2020 FET OPEN. The project aims to investigate photochemical and photocatalytic processes in soap films as artificial membranes

Duties: Detailed description of the work duties, such as:

• Spectroscopic and photochemical studies of molecularly functionalized soap films and air/water surface films.
• Collaboration and cooperation within the EU-project SoFiA, following the rules and demands set by the European commission.

Requirements: Applicants must have:

• A PhD within the field of Physical Chemistry, Photochemistry or other for the position relevant fields.
• Thorough knowledge of ohotoinduced electron transfer and solar fuels reactions in molecular systems.
• Several years of experience in time-resolved laser spectroscopy with transient absorption methods.
• Significant experience of time-resolved and steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy in lipid aggregates and soap films.
• 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.

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: Individual pay.

Starting date: 15-02-2022 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary part-time position ending 14-02-2023.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position, please contact Leif Hammarström, leif.hammarstrom@kemi.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 23 december 2021, UFV-PA 2021/4784.

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