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.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Subject description
Covalent organic frameworks (COF) are considered as promising building blocks for the application in photocatalysts and optoelectronic devices. The subject of this position is to develop novel COF materials embedded with photoactive or photocatalytic ative units and characterize their photophysics especially excited state dynamic behavior as reference for the further device application.

Work duties
Detailed work duties include:

  • Materials synthesis and structural characterization.
  • Photophysical studies using ultrafast spectroscopy.
  • Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students.
  • Actively seeking external research funding. 

Qualification requirements

  • A PhD or equivalent research qualification within the subject of chemistry.
  • Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
  • Experience in inorganic-organic synthesis.
  • Experience in materials characterization.
  • Experience in ultrafast spectroscopy such as transient absorption and transient IR. spectroscopy study in organic molecular system. 

Assessment criteria and other qualifications
Previous research experience on COF and COF hybrid materials will be considered as merits.

Terms of employment
Fixed-term employment, one year (100% employment), 2022-03-01—2023-02-28.

Contact person: Kaibo Zheng, kaibo.zheng@chemphys.lu.se

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
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2022-03-01
Salary Monthly salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100
City Lund
County Skåne län
Country Sweden
Reference number PA2021/3687
Contact
  • Kaibo Zheng, Resarcher, 046-222 00 00
Union representative
  • OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-222 93 62
  • SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, 046-222 93 64
  • SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-222 93 66
Published 01.Dec.2021
Last application date 14.Dec.2021 11:59 PM CET

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