Postdoc position in Molecular catalysis

The Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in the chemistry field. The department has more than 270 employees and has a turnover of 300 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. (https://kemi.uu.se/angstrom/?languageId=1).

This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE, wise-materials.org). WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden and will encompass major efforts at Sweden’s foremost universities over the course of 10 years. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science. Read more: https://wise-materials.org

All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE Research School https://wise-materials.org/research-school/ an ambitious nationwide program of seminars, courses, research visits, and other activities to promote a strong multi-disciplinary and international network between PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and industry.

Work duties
The Postdoctor will be working on the project dedicated to the development of molecular catalysts for water oxidation and/or CO2 reduction reaction. The project specific work duties will include organic and inorganic synthesis, crystal growth, spectroscopy studies, electrochemistry studies. The postdoc is expected to take part in the dissemination of the project results through publications in high impact peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences. The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours.

 Requirements
The successful applicant will have a documented track record in key aspects of the project. These include a background in:

• Organic and inorganic synthesis
• Characterization of metalorganic compounds
• Electrochemistry methods

PhD degree in chemistry or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in chemistry is required. The degree needs to be obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

The assessment of applications is based primarily on the applicant's ability to conduct independent research based on scientific skill. Greater importance is attached to the quality of individual scientific work, than to the amount of publications.

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.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date 2025-02-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

 For further information about the position, please contact: Sergii Shylin, sergii.shylin@kemi.uu.se, phone 018-471 65 83.

Please submit your application by November 11, 2024, UFV-PA 2024/3657.