Postdoc in advanced xray techniques

Would you like to develop new tools for the characterization of sustainable materials? Join us at Chalmers in our quest to understand structure of new wood-based materials from the molecular to the macroscopic level using advanced characterization tools.

Information about the department, the researcht and the project
Stimulated by major needs and challenges in science and a sustainable society, the ambition of the Department of Physics is to foster a creative environment for academic research, learning and outreach. We provide a competitive advantage by linking our top-level international and interdisciplinary academic performance in the areas of material science, nanotechnology and energy research with world-leading industrial R&D&I projects. We address a wide array of experimental, computational, methodological and theoretical challenges, from fundamental physics research, through the development of new materials to direct industrial projects generating new inventions. We have a strong learning commitment on all levels from undergraduate to PhD studies where physics meet engineering.

The research at the division of Materials Physics is directed towards fundamental molecular level understanding of structure and dynamics of materials in relation to macroscopic functionality. A particular focus is towards soft matter and the development and application of advanced characterization tools. We work at both in-house laboratories and at international synchrotron and neutron facilities.

As a post-doc in this project you will work on the development and application of x-ray based imaging and scattering techniques towards hierarchical and heterogeneous materials. In particular the project targets materials derived from wood for a wide range of applications, from energy to health. The project will be coupled to the Wallenberg Wood Science Centre and to the MAX IV facility, specifically the ForMAX beamline. The work will involve development and application of primarily SAXS based scattering and imaging techniques, but also development of analysis tools and sample environments aiming towards in-situ studies.

Major responsibilities
You will be a part of the division of Materials Physics at the Department of Physics at Chalmers University of Technology. The major part of your time will be devoted to your research project, where you will be expected to plan, perform and disseminate your work in large and small collaborative constellations. You will work in a cross-disciplinary environment and have large freedom to form your own research within the scope of the project. You are also expected to interact with other research groups in the Wallenberg Wood Science center and introduce new user to advanced x-ray techniques. Supervision of BSc and MSc students can also be a part of the work. 

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a doctoral degree in physics, material science, chemistry or other related areas. The degree should generally not be older than three years. Previous experience in SAXS and/or xray imaging is required. You should have an interest in materials science and sustainable materials. Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Swedish is not a requirement. 

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Our offer to you
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

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Application deadline: 25th March, 2021

For questions, please contact:
Professor Aleksandar Matic, Materials Physics, matic@chalmers.se
Associate Professor Marianne Liebi, Materials Physics, marianne.liebi@chalmers.se

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