Doctoral student in chemistry of nanomaterials - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Subject description

Colloidal nanocrystals are solution-processed materials at the intersection of atoms, molecules, and bulk crystals. When put together into artificial solids, also known as assemblies or superlattices, nanocrystals interact and display cooperative behavior, resulting in novel functionalities. Recently, an intriguing functionality of collective light emission such as superradiance and superfluorescence attracted attention because of the promising applications in optical quantum technologies. Rational fabrication of nanocrystal-based artificial solids and understanding of structure-property relationships that give rise to collective properties are some of the open challenges in this exciting area of research. The subject focus of this position is chemical synthesis and the study of fundamental properties of nanomaterials with the collective optical response. The position is principally funded by a 5-year European Research Council Starting Grant “Prometheus: Engineering of Superfluorescent Nanocrystal Solids.”

Work duties

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

The research studies will involve the chemical synthesis of nanocrystals, nanocrystal assembly, and structural and spectroscopic investigation of the obtained materials. The studies will incorporate the design of experiments, high-throughput materials chemistry, and methodological development of chemical science surrounding nanomaterials with novel functions. Research collaborations with groups of complementary scientific expertise and opportunities to design and perform one-of-a-kind experiments at user facilities are anticipated as a part of the research studies.

Admission requirements

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Additional requirements:

• Master degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience with data analysis and modeling tools (for example, Matlab, Python, Julia)
• Very good oral and written proficiency in English

Assessment criteria

Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student’s potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:

Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems. Written and oral communication skills Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.

Other assessment criteria:

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through their experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

Terms of employment
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English and include:

• a cover letter describing why you are interested in the position and how the research subject corresponds to your interests and educational background.
• CV.
• degree certificate or equivalent.
• contact information for at least two referees.
• other documents you wish to be considered.

Eligibility
Students with basic eligibility for third-cycle studies are those who- have completed a second-cycle degree- have completed courses of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits are from second-cycle courses, or- have acquired largely equivalent knowledge in some other way, in Sweden or abroad.

The employment of doctoral students is regulated in the Swedish Code of Statues 1998: 80. Only those who are or have been admitted to PhD-studies may be appointed to doctoral studentships. When an appointment to a doctoral studentship is made, the ability of the student to benefit from PhD-studies shall primarily be taken into account. In addition to devoting themselves to their studies, those appointed to doctoral studentships may be required to work with educational tasks, research and administration, in accordance with specific regulations in the ordinance.

Type of employment
Limit of tenure, four years according to HF 5 kap 7§.