PhD student position in Organic synthesis of new electrolyte materials

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At the “Molecular Materials” Group at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology we design and synthesize new self-assembled materials. Based on a small molecule approach, the aim is to make materials for a broad range of applications ranging from single molecule electronics to sensors and energy storage technologies.

For more information, visit the group homepage www.moth-poulsen.se.

The project will features close collaboration with the group of prof. Johansson at Chalmers 
http://www.chalmers.se/en/staff/Pages/Patrik-Johansson0603-6580.aspx

Present lithium batteries for electronic vehicles, faces challenges with cost and safety. One particularly problematic aspect is the electrolytes, typically containing both highly flammable solvents and a fluorinated anion.

This technology driven project focuses on the synthesis of new environmental friendly fluorine free electrolytes for Li battery applications.

The project is a part of an interdisciplinary research team working both on the synthetic chemistry, as well as the materials characterization side of the development of new materials.

Major responsibilities
The goal is to develop and synthesize new electrolytes for Li batteries.

Key parts of the work will be:

• Design and synthesis of fluorine free electrolytes.
• Characterization and Evaluation of the new materials

Your major responsibilities as PhD student is to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 10% of working hours.

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

Qualifications
A suitable candidate would be a highly ambitious person that holds a master degree in Chemistry, Nano-Science or Materials science with a focus on Organic Chemistry or Inorganic Chemistry or equivalent. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the work, the candidate is expected to have good collaboration skills and be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20130243 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically via Chalmers webpage.


Application deadline: November 1st, 2013

For questions, please contact:
Assistant Professor  Kasper Moth-Poulsen, +46 (0) 761996855, mkasper@chalmers.se
www.moth-poulsen.se 




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