PhD student position in Flow Synthesis of Conjugated Polymers

The research group of Professor Christian Müller at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated PhD student. You will join a dynamic team to develop innovative processes using flow chemistry for the synthesis of conjugated polymers.

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.

Learn more: WISE Initiative

Project overview

Your research will focus on significantly reducing the complexity of synthesizing conjugated polymers through continuous flow chemistry. You will work closely with fellow PhD students and postdocs at Chalmers, collaborating with partners across Sweden and internationally. This role also offers exciting opportunities to travel and engage with external collaborators.

About the research group

The Müller Research Group at the division of Applied Chemistry specializes in the physical chemistry and materials science of organic semiconductors, polymer blends, and composites. Our research advances new plastic materials for wearable electronics and energy technologies, including organic solar cells, thermoelectrics and power cables. Collaborations with other universities, research institutes and industry partners play a key role in our work. Our group currently includes 1 Professor, 1 Senior Scientist, 4 Postdocs and 8 PhD students.

Key responsibilities


• Devote the majority of your time to research and formal courses designed to enhance your scientific and professional skills.
• Develop your own research ideas and communicate results both orally and in writing.
• Dedicate up to 10% of your time to departmental duties, particularly teaching at the undergraduate level.

All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE Research 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.

Learn more about the WISE Research School.

For more information on doctoral studies at Chalmers, click here.

Qualifications


• A Master’s degree (or nearing completion) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science, corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits.
• Significant experience in organic synthesis or polymer synthesis.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

Experience in designing setups for organic synthesis is highly desirable.



Contract terms

Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of four years of full-time research studies. The monthly salary of a PhD student at Chalmers is about 32'000 SEK before tax (€ 2'800).


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.

How to apply

The application should be marked with reference number 20240534 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: CV, Family name, reference number)
• CV
• 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 and thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and 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.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. 

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.


Application deadline: 11 november, 2024 
Interviews will be conducted on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Thus, please submit your application prior to the application deadline.


For questions, please contact:
Professor Christian Müller
+46 31 7722290
christian.muller@chalmers.se


*** 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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