PhD in Material development for improved understanding of digestion

We are offering an inter-disciplinary PhD position where you will work at the interface of materials and food. You will actively interact with diverse scientific communities at different organizations, as well as industrial partners giving unique possibilities to access different views and a large scientific and industrial network.

Information about the division
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 specialty 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.

-The details of the departmental research activities may be found here.

Major responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
•Assist in teaching activities.
•Publish the findings in scientific journals and communicate them to the scientific (and industrial) community.
•Support BSc and MSc students.
•Participate in the activities of the Division of Applied Chemistry at Chalmers, PAN-Sweden and PNI.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, food science, materials science or similar. The position is suitable for chemists, physicists, food science and material scientists. Experience of working in a chemistry lab is required from all applicants.

Experience of surface chemistry, image analysis, physico-chemical properties of polymer, knowledge of polysaccharide and protein digestion kinetics is meritorious. We are looking for a highly motivated candidate that has interest in experimental work as well as modelling. You should have a creative mindset, and the ability to drive projects. The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

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 Ref 20220096 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• 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 experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 22 March 2022.

Read more and apply here: https://www.chalmers.se/sv/om-chalmers/Arbeta-pa-Chalmers/lediga-tjanster/Sidor/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=10286&rmlang=SE



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