Research Specialist in Surface Analysis

The division of Applied Chemistry is looking for a research specialist who is highly skilled in surface sensitive techniques, processes for chemical surface modifications and fabrication of nanostructures. A number of the division's research projects focus on topics from biomaterials and biointerfaces to sustainable materials and nanomaterials. A common denominator across most projects is the use of various chemical and physical processes to control and analyze surface properties. These surface modification protocols need to be verified and evaluated in a quantitative manner. The role of the researcher will be to support projects in the area of nano- and surface science, assist in the development of our long-term research goals, and to preserve working knowledge.

Information about the division research/the project
The research specialist will be employed at the division of Applied Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The research specialist will be associated with the research group of Andreas Dahlin to 70%. Further, common duties for the good of the division will contribute to 30% of the working time. The position is permanent and the specialist is not expected to become an independent principal investigator. The position is not a faculty position nor a tenure track position. 

Major responsibilities
The role of the specialist will be (1) to support the research activities in the areas of surface analysis and nanofabrication, (2) to assist in the development of long-term research goals, (3) to ensure that working knowledge, including safety aspects, is preserved across generations of PhD students and postdocs, (4) to co-supervise PhD students and undergraduate students and (5) to operate and maintain critical equipment and labs. Minor teaching opportunities may also be offered, but not as course responsible.

At the division, duties will include the management and safety of research labs, the maintenance of research instruments and training of new users. Examples include (but are not necessarily limited to) BET, AFM, QCM-D, SPR.

Contract terms
Full-time permanent employment.

Qualifications
The successful candidate has a PhD (or is close to completing a PhD) in a relevant topic such as physics, materials science or surface science. Mandatory experience and skills are (1) expertise in surface analysis, including chemical identification and physical characterization of thin films, (2) expertise in cleanroom processes for lithography, etching and deposition. Further desirable merits are expertise in (1) various fluorescence microscopy techniques, (2) Labview-type (or equivalent) programming, (3) functional surface modifications (for instance with polymers or biomolecules) and (4) electrochemical methods.

You should be able to perform quantitative analysis of thin films, obtaining information such as film thickness, swelling and adsorption kinetics using methods such as surface plasmon resonance and quartz crystal microbalance. You will also work with thin film deposition and plasma etching processes in a cleanroom environment. Further tasks will include the preparation of micro- and nanostructures by various lithography techniques.

You need to be able to communicate fluently in English. Further, it is a merit if you can communicate in Swedish. As a person, you need to be personally mature and enjoy hands-on experimental work, which can sometimes be very advanced, while at other times lab maintenance and support tasks need to be done. An ability to remain calm despite having a lot of things that need to be done is desirable. You should enjoy working by yourself, but also function well in close collaboration with others. You need to be service minded and willing to help others with their research.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
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Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20220103 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
• 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 experience with lab management
• Describe your experience with surface science
• 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: 31 July, 2022. Interviews may be conducted on a continuous basis. Therefore, please submit your application prior to the application deadline.

Read more and apply here: https://www.chalmers.se/sv/om-chalmers/Arbeta-pa-Chalmers/lediga-tjanster/Sidor/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=10296&rmlang=SE


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