Postdoc position in Biophysical Chemistry - Microfabrication

Information about the project
A one-year postdoctoral position in Biophysical Chemistry, with a possibility of extension, is available at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The project is embedded in the European Union H2020 Future Emerging Technologies (FET) program. It is aimed at the fabrication and characterization of  next generation bionic devices, involving catalytically active surfactants that self-assemble as interfacial monolayers to form.  

Major responsibilities
Preparation of 2D/3D micro- and nanofluidic devices for the generation, characterization and application of surfactant films, as well as measurement of optical, mechanical and electronic properties of the devices and structures . The work requires interaction with, and possibly research visits in, several European academic and commercial laboratories. Teaching may be included upon request.

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

Qualifications

- Completed PhD or equivalent degree in physics, physical chemistry or materials science

- Already existing postodoctoral experience is of advantage

- Practical knowledge of soft matter membrane preparation

- Solid experience in cleanroom fabrication procedures, preferable nanostructure/thin film farication and   characterization

- Working programming knowledge  (Matlab, Phython or similar)

- Experience with photonic simulations and microfluidic device fabrication is of advantage

To be succesful you need to be independent, self-motivated, ambitious, and willing to travel/interact with research partners.  As Chalmers is a highly international workplace, an advanced level of English in reading, writing and speaking is required. Swedish is not a requirement but if you have an interest in learning Swedish, Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

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

Our offer to you
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 20200515 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• 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 research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 15 December, 2020

For questions, please contact:
Aldo Jesorka, professor, phone: +46 31 772 6112, mail: aldo@chalmers.se
Jerker Mårtensson, professor, phone +46 31 772 30 71, mail: jerker@chalmers.se

Information about the department:
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is the largest department at Chalmers and covers a large array of research from basic to applied. The fields of interest extend from DNA-research and biomaterials, solar cells and fuels, high temperature corrosion, and catalysis. The Department is heavily committed to teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, as well as postgraduate level in these areas. We have approximately 300 employees, divided into four research and one administrative division. We are situated at campus Johanneberg in the middle of Gothenburg. Our vision is “Through curiosity and knowledge towards a sustainable world”.

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