Postdoctoral position in spectroscopy on energy relevant materials

Information about the research and the division
The Postdoc will be part of the young, expanding, group of Asst. Prof. M. Karlsson at the Division of Condensed Matter Physics at the Department of Applied Physics of Chalmers. Our research, at the interface between physics and materials science, focuses on structure-dynamics relationships in energy relevant oxides, with the aim to develop an understanding of the coupling between the materials' functional properties to their atomic-scale structure and dynamics. The primary tools to this end involve the use of light scattering and absorption techniques, and neutron scattering techniques, available in-house and/or at large-scale free electron lasers, synchrotrons, and neutron sources, often combined with theoretical modeling in collaboration with research colleagues.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position also includes teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. 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.

Position summary
For the present position, we are seeking a person who will contribute/drive projects focused on studies of structure-dynamics relationships in hydrogenous, energy relevant, oxides, such as proton conducting ceramics of relevance for the development of next-generation solid oxide fuel cell technology, for example. Depending on the specific interest/expertise of the candidate, special focus is laid on either (i) neutron scattering investigations of key fundamental aspects related to both structure and H dynamics in oxides, or (ii) the nature of vibrational dynamics in the same materials, studied by pump-probe techniques, available in-house at Chalmers and at international large-scale infrared and x-ray free electron laser facilities around the world. The work will be conducted in collaboration with other research groups at Chalmers, as well as with colleagues at other universities in Sweden and in other countries. Part of the responsibilities as a Postdoc is also to take part in the supervision of PhD and Master thesis students. The employment is limited to a maximum of 2 years and it will support science programs funded by the Swedish Research Council. Full-time temporary employment.

Qualifications
The successful candidate should have a doctorate degree in an area of direct relevance for the project. A strong background in either neutron spectroscopy or time-resolved optical/x-ray spectroscopy is essential. Experience in any or several of the following techniques is especially desirable: (i) pump-probe techniques, (ii) deep inelastic neutron scattering, (iii) neutron reflectivity, (iv) computer simulations.
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English. Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

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

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20140355 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files

The application should consist of a cover letter, CV and list of publications, as well as the contact details to three reference persons. 

Application deadline: 2015-04-20

For questions, please contact:
Dr. Maths Karlsson, Division of Condensed Matter Physics
E-mail: maths.karlsson@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 772 8038

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