Postdoc position, Functionalisation of polysaccharides derived from pea
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
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Information about the division and the department
The Division of Applied Chemistry, where the position has its base, is a division of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering comprising 12 research groups dealing with applied pursues of both organic and inorganic materials. The 12 research groups work together in a dynamic consensus targeting applications in consumable and speciality products. Our goal is to maintain the high quality of research and implement the same passion to teaching. We are situated at campus Johanneberg in the middle of Gothenburg.
Major responsibilities
The successful candidates will be expected to:
• Assure communication with other researchers and stakeholders within the project.
• Publish the findings in scientific journals and communicate them to the scientific (and industrial) community.
• Support PhD and MSc students.
• Participate in the activities of the Division of Applied Chemistry at Chalmers.
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in chemistry, physics, food science, materials science or similar.
The position is suitable for chemists, physicists, food and material scientists. Knowledge of working in a chemistry lab is required from all applicants.
Mandatory experiences and skills include experimental laboratory work and proven scientific writing skills. Experience of image analysis and knowledge of tools and approaches used for physico-chemical properties of polysaccharides is required. The candidate must be proficient in spoken and written English.
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate that has interest in experimental work. He/she should have a creative mindset, and the ability to comply to an experimental plan, execute it, report and reflect the progress in relation to the overall project. In addition, the post-doc we are looking for enjoys collaboration while being able to lead and pursue research independently.
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers).
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.
Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.
We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
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Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
Application procedure
The application should be marked with 20230780 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.
Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus
Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Application deadline: 2024-02-01
For questions, please contact:
Anna Ström, Applied Chemistry,
anna.strom@chalmers.se, 0721885101
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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!
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Arbetsgivare Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB (org.nr 556479-5598)
Jobbnummer 8341668
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