Postdoc in ionic liquids for inorganic synthesis

Job description

We are now looking for a post-doc who will work at the Department of Chemistry at the School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health (CBH). The employment as post-doc will be focused on the design, synthesis and application of ionic liquids, which in turn will be employed for inorganic synthesis at low temperature. The scientific work will include both be independent and in a research team. The research will be performed in an active, international, multi-disciplinary scientific environment at KTH.

What we offer

• 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
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

We are looking for candidates that have:

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in physical or inorganic chemistry, with a specialization in inorganic synthesis. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Previously proven experience from work with ionic liquids.
• Good collaborative abilities as well as ability to work independently. 

Preferred qualifications

Previous experience from the synthesis of ionic liquids is preferred. Experience from structural analysis of liquid structure characterization is especially meriting.

It is also preferred that you have:

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
• Good teaching abilities.
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to 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).

About the employment

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

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

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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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About KTH

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1. Lars Kloo, lakloo@kth.se