Nanocellulose specialist

RISE Bioscience and materials is searching for a Senior Researcher with expertise in nanocellulose and nanocellulose composite preparation/manufacture and valorization. Your main responsibilities will be to initiate new research and development projects relating to the manufacture, further processing and end use of different types of nanocellulose based materials/composites. This will include initiating, formulating and structuring R&D projects in collaboration with customers. In this position, you will also collaborate with researchers in other areas like, process technology, surface chemistry and new materials and material characterization. You will work with advanced characterization methods like AFM and SEM as well as with different manufacturing technologies. As this position is a senior roll, you are expected to have a well-established external network and to actively communicate with existing and potential clients on a regular basis.

Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

At least 5 years of post-doctoral work in the field including industrial experience.

An in depth understanding of the state of the art regarding nanocellulose research and valorization.

Experienced in using relevant advanced material characterization techniques.

A team player with the ability to lead others and to work independently.

Excellent written and spoken English and a working knowledge of Swedish.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Other

The position is full time and permanent with start-date to be agreed upon between the successful applicant and RISE.

For further information regarding this position, contact Björn Gregertsen, 010 5166510

Our union representatives are: Linda Ikatti, Unionen, +46 10-516 51 61 and Lazaros Tsantaridis, SACO, +46 10-516 62 21

We would like to have your application the 17th of June 2018 as the latest.

The RISE institutes Innventia, SP, and Swedish ICT have merged in order to become a stronger research and innovation partner. Through our international collaboration programs with academia, industry, and the public sector, we ensure the competitiveness of the Swedish business community on an international level and contribute to a sustainable society. Our 2,200 employees support and promote all manner of innovative processes, and our roughly 100 testbeds and demonstration facilities are instrumental in developing the future-proofing of products, technologies, and services. RISE Research Institutes of Sweden is fully owned by the Swedish state