PhD student position in synthesis of conjugated polymers for solar cells

Information about the research
The research group "Polymer Chemistry and Electronics" led by Prof. Ergang Wang at the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is internationally recognized with a focus on the synthesis and characterization of conjugated materials including polymers, small molecules and Graphene-like materials for applications in organic solar cells (OSCs), organic field effect transistors (OFETs), organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and supercapacitors. We have well equipped labs for synthesis and materials characterizations at a world-class level in synthetic chemistry.

The project is mainly about synthesis of conjugated materials/polymers for organic solar cells. Organic solar cells as an emerging technology with the possibility to provide clean energy is one of the keys for a sustainable society. In this project, we need to develop high-performance materials that are processable with green solvents, which will make this technology fully compatible with large scale roll-to-roll process. The related research can be found from our latest publications. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2020, 202005662; Joule 2020, 4, 658; Energy Environ. Sci. 2020, 10.1039/D0EE01828G.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as a PhD is to perform your own research in a research group, guided by your supervisor. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing in English. In addition, the position will normally include 10-20% of departmental work-load, 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 is included during the way.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field.
You are expected to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

Highly motivated, have a problem solving/creative attitude and find pleasure in collaboration with others.

Candidates should be very skilful in organic synthesis and structural characterizations.

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
We will provide a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative research environment. You will have the freedom to develop and explore your own ideas. You will be formally employed with an appealing salary.

Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg.
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Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20200610 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 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: 15 February, 2021

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Ergang Wang, Applied Chemistry,
ergang@chalmers.se, +46317723410

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