WISE Postdoctoral position in Solid State Physics with focus on magnetocaloric materialsPublished: 2023-02-28 Uppsala University is a comprehensive research-intensive university with a strong international standing. Our ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a long-term difference in society. Our most important assets are all the individuals whose curiosity and dedication make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Uppsala University has over 54,000 students, more than 7,500 employees and a turnover of around SEK 8 billion. Full-time temporary position for two years with starting date as soon as possible or as agreed upon The division of Solid State Physics is part of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Ångström Laboratory. The research is related to energy and environmental issues as well as to life science applications in our various research areas. Preferably, we investigate the physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials and thin films that can be utilized in applications as smart windows, solar cells, gas sensors, spin electronics and catalytic and photocatalytic coatings to create new applications in green energy technology. Magnetic materials for green energy technology are another important research field within the division. This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE, wise-materials.org). WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden and will encompass major efforts at Sweden’s foremost universities over the course of 10 years. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science. Read more: https://wise-materials.org. All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE Graduate School https://wise-materials.org/research/graduate-school/, an ambitious nationwide program of seminars, courses, research visits, and other activities to promote a strong multi-disciplinary and international network between PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and industry. Project description Work duties Qualification requirements For this position, a PhD in materials science, materials chemistry or physics or equivalent is required. We require good knowledge and documented experience from measurements at large-scale neutron and synchrotron X-ray scattering facilities. Additional qualifications We require good skills in independent work, to be able to lead and execute subprojects, to have good ability for collaboration with other researchers and a structured way of working. About the employment Instructions for application:
The application can be written in English or Swedish. For further information about the position please contact: Prof Peter Svedlindh (peter.svedlindh@angstrom.uu.se) Information about the Solid State Physics Division is available at: https://materialvetenskap.uu.se/research/solid-state-physics+/ Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University Please submit your application by 28 March 2023, UFV-PA 2023/530 Are you considering moving to Sweden to work at Uppsala University? Find out more about what it´s like to work and live in Sweden. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Placement: Department of Materials Science and Engineering Type of employment: Full time , Temporary position Pay: Individual salary Number of positions: 1 Working hours: 100% Town: Uppsala County: Uppsala län Country: Sweden Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben seko@uadm.uu.se Number of reference: UFV-PA 2023/530 Last application date: 2023-03-28
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