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Lund University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry
Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.
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Job description
A researcher position is available in the area of experimental soft condensed matter physics. We shall study structural and dynamic properties of self-assembled responsive colloids with anisotropic shapes and interactions. Particular emphasis will be given to assemblies of thermoresponsive microgels and magnetic colloids.
The researcher will have to synthesize, purify and characterize model colloids and then study their self-assembly into amorphous as well as ordered structures. The candidate will use a variety of experimental tools for this purpose such as scattering methods (small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), 3D cross-correlation dynamic light scattering 3DDLS, X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy (XPCS)) and confocal laser scanning microscopy. The microscopy experiments will also require quantitative image analysis in order to obtain detailed structural information for the self-assembled structures.
The project will be conducted at the University of Lund, Sweden, at the Division of Physical Chemistry.
Qualification requirements
- PhD in experimental soft matter physics
- Considerable and well-documented experience in confocal laser scanning microscopy and quantitative image analysis
- Experience in X-ray scattering experiments (SAXS, XPCS) on colloids at large-scale facilities
- Experience in colloid characterization with dynamic light scattering
- Experience in synthesis of magnetic colloids
Terms of employment
Fixed-term employment, full time, preferred dates of employment 2021-01-01 until 2021-12-31.
Contact person:Peter Schurtenberger, Professor
Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and be compiled into a PDF-file containing:
- résumé/CV, including a list of publications
- a general description of past research and future research interests (no more than three pages)
- contact information of at least two references
- copy of the doctoral degree certificate, and other certificates/grades that you wish to be considered
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | 2021-01-01 until 2021-12-31 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100 |
| City | Lund |
| County | Skåne län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | PA2020/3436 |
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| Published | 26.Oct.2020 |
| Last application date | 09.Nov.2020 |