Postdoc in Green Synthesis of Conjugated Polymers for Wearable Electronics

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola Aktiebolag; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 406,224 - 486,576; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Parental leave

Generous benefits

Subsidised day care

Job summary

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola Aktiebolag is seeking a highly motivated Postdoc to join the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering in Gothenburg, Sweden. This full-time position focuses on research in organic electronics and requires a doctoral degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills in English, a strong collaboration spirit, and significant experience with organic synthesis. The role includes mentoring students and the opportunity for teaching, providing a platform for future academic and industry roles.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree or equivalent in relevant fields is required.
• Must have strong skills in English communication.
• Experience with organic synthesis and related experimental techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in organic electronics.
• Collaborate with PhD students and postdocs on projects.
• Support and mentor Master and/or PhD students.

Skills

Collaboration skills

English communication

Organic synthesis

Experimental techniques

Scientific publications

Education

Doctoral degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science

Tools

NMR

Chromatography

Vibrational spectroscopy

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Postdoc to join our team at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Become part of our group and contribute to exciting research in the field of organic electronics within a collaborative and dynamic environment.

About us

Chalmers offers an international environment, with scientific areas ranging from fundamental chemistry and materials science to chemical engineering. The research focuses on the physical chemistry and materials science of organic semiconductors, polymer blends and composites, and develops new plastic materials for use in the fields of wearable electronics and energy technology. All research is conducted in co‑operation with other universities/institutes and/or industry. Our group consists of 1 Professor, 1 permanent researcher, 5 Postdocs and 9 PhD students.

About the research project

Your research will focus on the reproducible and benign synthesis of high-performance organic mixed ionic‑electronic conductors (OMIECs) with optimal mechanical and electrical properties. In addition, you will contribute to the development of continuous flow chemistry processes. An example of our recent work can be found in a recent article in Science Advances. You will work closely with fellow PhD students and postdocs at Chalmers, and collaborate with partners across Sweden and internationally. This role also offers exciting opportunities to travel and engage with external collaborators.

Who we are looking for

The following requirements are mandatory:

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science (must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made).
• A very good capability of communicating scientific results in English, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent collaboration skills.
• A promising track record of early achievements such as scientific publications.
• Experience with experimental techniques that are commonly used to characterize polymers, in particular NMR, chromatography and vibrational spectroscopy.
• Significant experience with organic synthesis and the synthesis of conjugated polymers via coupling reactions.

The following experience will strengthen your application:

• Doctoral degree obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
• Experience with flow chemistry.

What you will do

The majority of your working time is devoted to your own research, in collaboration with other Postdocs and students in our group as well as collaborating groups. In addition, you are expected to support and mentor some of the Master and/or PhD students in our group that work on related topics. As a Postdoc you are expected to develop your own ideas and communicate scientific results orally as well as in writing. There is the possibility to teach on the undergraduate/master's level. The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.

Contract terms

Full‑time temporary employment for a maximum of two (2) years, with the possibility to extend by one (1) more year provided project funding is available and the project goes according to plan. The monthly salary of a Postdoc researcher at Chalmers is about 40,000 SEK before tax (€ 3,700). The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.

What we offer

As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits.

Benefits

A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. Sweden offers generous parental leave, subsidised day care, free schools, healthcare and other social benefits.

Diversity and Inclusion

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.