Researcher in Sustainable Materials Chemistry (Stockholm University Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry)

Researcher in Sustainable Materials Chemistry Ref. No. SU FV-3451-20 Apply at Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry. Closing date: 21 October 2020. The Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry is one of the largest institutions at Stockholm University with about 150 employees and about 2,000 students per academic year. The teaching focuses on material chemistry and modern characterization techniques. The main research areas are Materials for a sustainable society, Synthesis and processing methods for sustainable materials, and Chemical analysis and structural characterization methods. Project description The Sustainable Materials Chemistry (SUSMATCHEM) research group (www.sipponenlab.com) develops new processes and materials from renewable resources such as plant polyphenols. Many of our current activities focus on the synthesis of lignin-based functional materials following the principles of green chemistry. We also carry out fundamental studies on the formation and structure, as well as chemical and physical functions of renewable nanomaterials, hybrid materials, and composites in their target applications. The Researcher will work in a project funded by The Södra Foundation. The purpose of the project is to develop lignin-based water-resistant coatings for wood protection. To achieve the goal the project will involve synthesis of lignin-based polymers and nanoparticles and setting up novel methods for the fabrication of patterned surfaces. Applicants are encouraged to refer to a few recent papers as a background to the topic: DOI: 10.1039/D0MH00798F; 10.1016/j.cej.2020.124711; and 10.21203/rs.3.rs-48599/v1. Main responsibilities The position requires synthesis and characterization of lignin-based particulate coating formulations as well as development of techniques for controlled adhesion, stability, and morphology on wood surfaces. In addition, the Researcher will be responsible for dissemination of the project results in the form of scientific publications, oral and poster contributions, and project reports as well as communication outreach to the public. The position shall entail teamwork, training, and mentoring in various projects in the group. Qualification requirements Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country. Assessment criteria Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country in chemical sciences or engineering and preferably have post-graduate experience from the fields of materials science, polymer technology, or colloidal chemistry. During the appointment, special emphasis will be placed on scientific skills. The candidate must have documented experience in organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and/or colloidal chemistry. The candidate must document the experience by specified authorship in publications in reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals. Applicants must have strong communication and management skills with excellent knowledge in English, both written and oral. Terms of employment The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of one year, with the possibility of extension. Start date 2021-03-01 or as per agreement. Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all. Contact Further information about the position can be obtained from Assist. Professor Mika Sipponen, mika.sipponen@mmk.su.se. Union representatives Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO). Application Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline Please include the following information with your application Your contact details and personal data Your highest degree Your language skills Contact details for 2–3 references and, in addition, please include the following documents Cover letter CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing: – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement – why and how you wish to complete the project – what makes you suitable for the project in question Copy of PhD diploma Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files) Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files). The instructions for applicants are available at: Instructions – Applicants. You are welcome to apply! 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Researcher in Sustainable Materials Chemistry

Ref. No. SU FV-3451-20

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at Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry. Closing date: 21 October 2020.

The Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry is one of the largest institutions at Stockholm University with about 150 employees and about 2,000 students per academic year. The teaching focuses on material chemistry and modern characterization techniques. The main research areas are Materials for a sustainable society, Synthesis and processing methods for sustainable materials, and Chemical analysis and structural characterization methods.

Project description

The Sustainable Materials Chemistry (SUSMATCHEM) research group (www.sipponenlab.com) develops new processes and materials from renewable resources such as plant polyphenols. Many of our current activities focus on the synthesis of lignin-based functional materials following the principles of green chemistry. We also carry out fundamental studies on the formation and structure, as well as chemical and physical functions of renewable nanomaterials, hybrid materials, and composites in their target applications.

The Researcher will work in a project funded by The Södra Foundation. The purpose of the project is to develop lignin-based water-resistant coatings for wood protection. To achieve the goal the project will involve synthesis of lignin-based polymers and nanoparticles and setting up novel methods for the fabrication of patterned surfaces. Applicants are encouraged to refer to a few recent papers as a background to the topic: DOI: 10.1039/D0MH00798F; 10.1016/j.cej.2020.124711; and 10.21203/rs.3.rs-48599/v1.

Main responsibilities

The position requires synthesis and characterization of lignin-based particulate coating formulations as well as development of techniques for controlled adhesion, stability, and morphology on wood surfaces. In addition, the Researcher will be responsible for dissemination of the project results in the form of scientific publications, oral and poster contributions, and project reports as well as communication outreach to the public. The position shall entail teamwork, training, and mentoring in various projects in the group.

Qualification requirements

Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria

Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country in chemical sciences or engineering and preferably have post-graduate experience from the fields of materials science, polymer technology, or colloidal chemistry.

During the appointment, special emphasis will be placed on scientific skills. The candidate must have documented experience in organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and/or colloidal chemistry. The candidate must document the experience by specified authorship in publications in reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Applicants must have strong communication and management skills with excellent knowledge in English, both written and oral.

Terms of employment

The position involves full-time employment for a maximum of one year, with the possibility of extension. Start date 2021-03-01 or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from Assist. Professor Mika Sipponen, mika.sipponen@mmk.su.se.

Union representatives

Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline

Please include the following information with your application

Your contact details and personal data
Your highest degree
Your language skills
Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

Cover letter
CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
– why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
– why and how you wish to complete the project
– what makes you suitable for the project in question
Copy of PhD diploma
Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).