Postdoc in polymer chemistry

Syrén's research group is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow in polymer chemistry. The research funded by FORMAS has the main objective of developing methods to enable valorization of currently non-recyclable materials under mild conditions and with high selectivity. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of potentially revolutionary polymer chemistry methods at the forefront of green chemistry.

The postdoctoral fellow's duties include:

• Chemical synthesis and analysis of building blocks

• Materials synthesis, depolymerization and characterization, including biomaterials

• Research conducted in the area is conducted at low TRL levels, i.e. below 4, which means that the research is of a fundamental nature.

• Actively contribute to the research group's activities, for example by supervising bachelor's/master's students

The research will then be presented at international conferences and in international peer-reviewed journals.

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Scientific skill with relevant doctorate, ie with experience in material science.
• Good knowledge of English in speech and writing is necessary to publish and present research results in international conferences and journals.
• Further experience of organic chemistry.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• In-depth knowledge and experience of imine chemistry, analytical chemistry and organic chemistry are an advantage
• Research expertise
• Teaching abilities
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

Striving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values.

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