Associate Professor of Organic Energy Materials

6 days ago


Linköping, Sweden Linköpings universitet Full time

Associate Professor of Organic Energy Materials

We have the power of over 40,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping University meeting the challenges of the day. Our fundamental values rest on credibility, trust and security. By having the courage to think freely and innovate, our actions together, large and small, contribute to a better world. We look forward to receiving your application

Work assignments

The Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) conducts research, undergraduate education, and graduate education in organic electronics and energy materials. Within the research unit Organic Energy Materials (OEM), we utilize and investigate the physics and chemistry of new organic and composite materials to design and manufacture the next generation of energy devices.

Our research includes the synthesis, theory, design, and characterization of materials, as well as the integration of new materials into energy devices. The energy devices in focus are redox flow batteries and various types of electrolyzers, which means the developed materials can include electrolytes, membranes, catalysts, and electrodes.

As an Associate Professor in Organic Energy Materials, you teach at the undergraduate and advanced levels in both Swedish and English and supervise students in the faculty’s various educational programs. The work includes course design and course responsibility.

You are active in the research community, participate in the department’s activities such as seminars and workshops, engage in research projects, communicate results through scientific publications, and contribute to attracting external research funding.

You actively contribute to the university’s development efforts. Collaboration is an integral part of the university's research and education mission. Collaboration in education involves planning, organizing, and delivering high-quality education in interaction with stakeholders from the surrounding society. Collaboration in research involves disseminating, making research accessible, and applying its results.

The position may also involve administrative duties, such as environmental issues. We also welcome your participation and interest in leadership roles. Your work includes keeping up-to-date with national and international developments in your subject area and broader societal trends relevant to your work.

You are flexible and capable of navigating different pedagogical and scientific contexts. You share your knowledge and contribute to the professional development of the team, collegial working methods, and social cohesion. We consider it self-evident that your presence and active participation are essential for performing your tasks effectively and enjoying the workplace community.

Qualifications

We are seeking a candidate with a PhD or equivalent scientific competence, as well as demonstrated teaching proficiency or other professional expertise relevant to the subject matter and responsibilities of the position.

For this position, particular emphasis will be placed on scientific proficiency, followed by teaching proficiency and other skills, which will be considered of equal importance.

Regarding scientific proficiency, the following will be assessed:

- A requirement for the position is prior experience in research within applied electrochemistry and materials science.
- Particularly meritorious for the position is holding a docent qualification in a field relevant to the position.
- Particularly meritorious for the position is prior research experience in electrocatalysis, especially with a focus on functional polymers.

Regarding teaching proficiency, the following will be assessed:

- A requirement for the position is prior experience in supervising students and teaching at the advanced level.
- Particularly meritorious is previous experience in supervision and teaching within the field of electrochemistry.

Other skills that will be assessed for this position include:

- A requirement for the position is strong collaboration skills, as well as the ability to build relationships and work effectively in a team.

As teaching and research are conducted in English, you must demonstrate the ability to teach and conduct research in English.

This employment is permanent, full-time. Starting date by agreement.

The university applies individual salaries.

More information about employee benefits is available here.

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must be received no later than February 24, 2025.

Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

Please attach your selected research publications electronically, in pdf or word format, in the application template. Research publications, e.g. monographs, which cannot be sent electronically should be sent in three sets by mail to the University Registrar at Linköping University, University Registrar, S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden. The publications must be received by Linköping University no later than the deadline for application.

Please note that printed publications will not be returned. They will be archived at Linköping University.

In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent.

We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody's equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are.

Linköping University has framework agreements and wishes to decline direct contacts from staffing- and recruitment companies as well as vendors of job advertisements.

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