Postdoc Position in Functional Polymer Materials for Water Purification KTH, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and HealthKTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Job descriptionThis project aims to the development of smart bio-based adsorbents, membranes and filters for water purification. The scientific objectives are: i) Devising feasible and sustainable pathways for functionalization of polymers to improve the adsorption capacity, ii) Stimuli-responsive adsorbents, iii) Recovery of captured agents and regeneration of absorbents, and iv) In-depth understanding on structural and chemical relationships that affects the performance of the materials. Work tasks include laboratory and analytical work, planning, developing, implementing and evaluating syntheses and materials, as well as written and oral presentation. The project is part of the research program Mistra TerraClean, funded by Mistra. You will have great opportunities to work within a large network within academia, institutes, and industry in Sweden. You can read more about what is included in a postdoctoral position in the Employment Regulations at KTH and on the Swedish Agency for Government Employers - postdoctoral agreement What we offer
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You must have good collaborative skills, problem-solving skills and scientific skills. You work independently and with awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues with a specificfocus on gender equality. Your knowledge of English, both in writing and orally, should be excellent, as it is required in the daily work. Requirements for English equivalent to English B/6, read more here Preferred qualifications
Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency. Trade union representativesYou will find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH's webbpage. ApplicationLog into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. The application must include:
Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). About the employmentThe position offered is for, at the most, 2 years and 5 months. A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation. OthersStriving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values. For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here. We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons. Type of employment Temporary position longer than 6 months
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