Senior research engineer in the field of optical and Raman spectroscopic analysis - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Full-time permanent position starting as soon as possible or by agreement

We are looking for a senior research engineer for the division of solid state physics (FTF), which is part of the department of materials science and engineering at the Ångström laboratory. In the division, we work with both fundamental and applied research. The research is related to materials science for energy and environmental areas, but also to bioscientific applications. The division has several advanced spectrometers that are used in academic collaborations but also for measurements on behalf of companies. The position includes service and maintenance of spectrometers, measurement and analysis within various research projects, and commissioned research for companies.

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Work duties

• Responsibility for operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment and premises.
• Responsibility for operation and maintenance of several Raman spectrometers.
• Evaluation and analysis of Raman spectra, including theoretical calculations as an aid to the evaluation of experimental spectra.
• Measurement and analysis of materials using UV-Vis, photoluminescence and ellipsometry.
• Active work with installation and development of new equipment, as well as modification of existing equipment for measuring optical and vibrational properties in materials.
• Introduction to analysis techniques and testing methods for new users, i.e. researchers, PhD students and graduate workers
• Responsibility for internal and external research assignments and other assignments, including reporting.

Requirements
Doctoral degree in materials science or technical physics. We also require documented multi-year experience and competence in Raman spectroscopy, which includes measurements and analysis of Raman spectra, experience in quantum mechanical calculations as support for analysis of experimental spectra, experience in ellipsometric measurements, as well as installation, development and maintenance of Raman equipment.

We require good skills in written and spoken English

We require the ability to work focused, structured and with foresight, both individually and in groups, and to be able to collaborate in a transdisciplinary environment with colleagues both inside and outside the department.

Additional qualifications
Experience with UV-vis measurements and analysis of photoluminescence is advantageous.

Instructions for application
Your application must contain:

• An introductory letter describing you, your understanding of the task, and motivating why you are appropriate for this position (max2 pages)
• CV (max 2 pages)
• Copies of your PhD exam, course grades and other relevant credits
• Copies of your three most relevant publications or manuscripts
• Names and contact details (e-mail address and telephone number) of at least two reference persons.

The application can be written in English or Swedish.

During the application period, we will continuously read application documents and call for interviews, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

About the employment
The employment is a permanent position  Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as soon as possible or as agreed upon.  Placement: Uppsala

For further information about the position please contact: Professor Tomas Edvinsson (tomas.edvinsson@angstrom.uu.se)  or professor Peter Svedlindh (Peter.Svedlindh@angstrom.uu.se )

For more information about the division of Solid State Physics: https://materialvetenskap.uu.se/forskning/fasta-tillstandets-fysik/

Please submit your application no later than January 5, 2023, UFV-PA 2022/4338

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