Researcher in Polymer technology - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description

The subject polymer technology includes research on fundamental and applied areas of polymer and macromolecular science and engineering. The relationships between macromolecular structure, microstructure and different materials properties of homogeneous and heterogeneous polymers are central within our research. 

The research is about controlling and studying the structure and properties of heterogeneous polymer systems such as block and graft copolymers, ionomers, blends, nano-composites and biopolymers. This includes the design, synthesis and functionalization of complex macromolecular structures using a variety of polymerization strategies, as well as an extensive characterization of their structural, thermal, viscoelastic, and transport properties.

The work tasks are focused on the design and synthesis of new bio-based monomers and polymers based on building blocks from renewable resources, as well as the characterization of the structure and properties of these materials. The main goal is to develop new synthesis strategies and new knowledge on how these bio-based polymers should be molecularly tailored to meet the requirements profiles for various industrial applications where plastics from fossil raw materials are used today. The research includes chemical synthesis and molecular characterization of monomers and polymers, production of new polymeric materials, as well as analysis of, for example, mechanical and thermal properties, as well as microstructure and processability. The activities take place partly in collaboration with industry. Departmental service in the form of responsibility for instruments, teaching at undergraduate and advanced level, as well as supervision of degree workers and doctoral students will also be included in the employment.

Work duties

• Research within the subject area
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Opportunity for training in higher education teaching and learning shall be given if teaching is part of the work duties.
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualification requirements Applicants must have:

• A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of the position.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Documented research experience in polymer technology with a focus on polymer chemistry
• Postdoctoral studies at a university other than during the doctoral program

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

Documented experience of:

• Leadership, for instance main responsibility for research projects, leading own research group, course responsibility, and supervision
• Teaching at the undergraduate and advanced level, as well as supervision of doctoral students
• Research in the synthesis and characterization of bio-based polymers, especially condensation polymers.

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment Fixed-term employment, 100 %, 2 years, 

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,