PhD student position in chemical functionalization of graphene

We are looking for a PhD student who wants to work on a leading edge research in chemistry and materials science: chemical functionalization of graphene using both covalent and noncovalent approaches towards large scale production for applications in nanocomposites and coating. The project will involve a close collaboration with industrial partners, TALGA and GRAPHMATECH, who will host the PhD candidate for short-term secondments, to test the functionalized graphene prepared at Chalmers.

Information about the research/the project/the division
The PhD position will be located at the division of Chemistry and Biochemistry, one of four research divisions at the Department of Chemistry and chemical engineering. The Division offers a dynamic work environment with state of the art equipment, a high percentage of young researchers as well as several well-established scientists in different branches of the basic chemistry disciplines. The research questions dealt with at the division ranges from advancing solar energy conversion to understanding nerve signals and learning. A diverse set of methodologies and techniques, such as chemical synthesis, electronic spectroscopy and imaging mass spectrometry, are used to answer these questions. The division aims to provide excellent research and teaching as well as an outstanding doctoral training.

Major responsibilities
The majority of your working time is devoted to your research studies. As a PhD student you are expected to develop own ideas, guided by your supervisor, and communicate scientific results orally as well as in written form.
In addition, the position will normally include 10-20% departmental work, mostly teaching duties. The employment is limited to four years, with a possibility to be extended for a maximum of one year depending on how much administrative duties that is included during the way.

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

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree Organic Chemistry, Material Chemistry or Physical Chemistry, or in a relevant field. We believe that you are a person with high motivational, analytical and problem-solving personality, and have a strong interest or previous experience in synthetic organic chemistry. Furhtermore we see that you have excellent team-working and communication skills which are important skills to have in this research project. You also have the ability to work independently and take responsibility for progress as well as the quality of the project.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. 

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Our offer to you
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg.
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20200250 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, eg. 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: 15th June, 2020
Employment expected to begin: Autumn/winter 2020

For questions, please contact:
Xiaoyan Zhang, Division of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering,
xiaoyan.zhang@chalmers.se 
+46 317728212

Vincenzo Palermo, Department of Industrial and Materials Science,
+46 317726726

Information about the department:
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is the largest department at Chalmers and covers a large array of research from basic to applied. The fields of interest extend from DNA-research and biomaterials, solar cells and fuels, high temperature corrosion, and catalysis. The Department is heavily committed to teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, as well as postgraduate level in these areas. We have approximately 300 employees, divided into four research and one administrative division. We are situated at campus Johanneberg in the middle of Gothenburg. Our vision is “Through curiosity and knowledge towards a sustainable world”.

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 
   



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