PhDStudent-Surface of fiber-based materials

Wallenberg Wood Science Center is seeking a PhD student to study surface engineering of fiber-based materials with placement at KTH, Stockholm, Sweden Wallenberg Wood Science Center is a joint research center established with KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden and Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, as participants.The annual budget exceeds 40 MSEK and at least 50 people will participate.The objective is underpinning materials research for utilization of our forests in new products, such as "green" polymers and biocomposite materials.The tree is viewed as a source of chemicals, monomers, biopolymers and fibers.Recent advances in nanotechnology, polymer science, biotechnology and mechanics are being combined with established forest products technologies in a new multidisciplinary research center located in Stockholm and in Gothenburg.Research project The new Wallenberg Center is seeking a PhD student to join the group of Fiber Technology.You will be a member of a team studying how physical surface modification of a renewable nanomaterial from wood fibres can be used to tailor these materials.Applications include reinforcing elements in advanced biocomposites or for preparation of new materials from wood fibres.The work includes identifying physical routes for tailoring the surfaces of microfibrillated cellulose and tailoring surface energy and morphology of fibrils.The Layer-by-Layer technique for nanotechnology fabrication will be used.The project will be a cooperation between KTH, KYH Surface and Corrosion Science, and YKI (Institute for surface chemistry). Qualifications MSc degree in chemistry/chemical engineering with a solid competence in colloid chemistry and a keen interest in cross-disciplinary project.Fluency in English, both written and verbal, is a must.Experience with various aspects of nanotechnology and a basic knowledge in fibre technology/cellulose chemistry will be regarded as a merit We are looking for candidates with an innovative way of thinking and who have the ability to work autonomously.You are a performance-oriented and structured person who is able to work well with other people. Employment Form of employment: Time limited position Starting date: Immediately Application This recruitment is performed by Academic Work Recruitment, but you will be employed by Wallenberg Wood Science Center.Specify ref JJ35653 & K-2009-0168 in the subject line.The application shall include curriculum vitae, final grades, a short description of future professional goals and interests, and names of 2 references.