Postdic on organic electronics from synthesis

Information about the research group
The research group "Polymer Chemistry and Electronics" leading by Dr. Ergang Wang at the Department of Chemistry and Chemcial Engineering has a focus on the synthesis and characterization of conjugated materials including polymers, small molecules and Graphene-like materials for applications in organic solar cells, organic field effect transistors (OFETs), organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and photodetectors. We also have broad interest in thermoelectrics, supercapacitors and ferroelectrics. We have well equipped labs for synthesis and materials characterizations.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position also includes supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent (but no formal lecture). Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia and with society at large. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research, both verbally and in writing, in English.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is available for one year with possibility to extend. A competitive salary with an excellent compensation and benefits package will be provided.

Description:
OSNIRO is a Marie-Curie ITN project of 8 well-respected partners in the field of organic electronics. Start date of the project is October 1st, 2013.
Scientific targets of the project at Chalmers University of Technology are synthesis, characterisation and application of NIR absorbing and emitting organic materials for organic electronics.

We offer:
OSNIRO is a strongly interdisciplinary project that brings together partners from different scientific fields, including chemistry, physics, and device engineering. This opens the possibility for the fellow to learn not only about polymer and organic synthesis but also about device fabrication, integration and device characterisation. During secondments in industry the fellow will have the opportunity to get insight into industrial work processes. The successful candidate will need to meet the eligibility criteria of the Marie Curie Actions, full details can be found at the Marie Curie ITN guide for applicants http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions. 

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a doctoral degree or equivalent in Chemistry or Material Science or a relevant field; the degree should generally not be older than three years. You are expected to demonstrate good potential within research and education. Candidates with experience in the following fields are highly appreciated: organic photovoltaics, photodetectors, organic synthesis, supercapacitors, light-emitting diodes, graphene science. To succeed in this position you also need to be highly motivated, have a problem solving/creative attitude and find pleasure in collaboration with others. You need to fit yourself in a very collaborative and productive environment.

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

Application deadline: 25 July, 2016

For questions, please contact:
Dr. Ergang Wang, Applied Chemistry, ergang@chalmers.se
Prof. Mats Andersson, Applied Chemistry, mats.andersson@chalmers.se


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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society.

The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our eight Areas of Advance; Built Environment, Energy, Information & Communication Technology, Life Science, Materials Science, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!