Postdoc position: DNP-NMR & biocomposites (Wallenberg Wood Science Center)

at  Chalmers

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The vision of the project is to advance the understanding of molecular interactions within biocomposite materials and translate this knowledge into the design and production of high-performance sustainable materials. By elucidating the interfacial regions between the composite constituents, particularly investigating molecular interactions between biobased polymers and incorporated wood-based nanofibers, the project aims to enhance the mechanical, thermal, and structural properties of biocomposites, thereby enabling their widespread adoption across various industries. Traditional characterization techniques often lack the resolution and sensitivity required to probe these intricate molecular structures, particularly in a non-destructive manner. Overcoming these challenges necessitates the adaptation of solid-state NMR spectroscopy enhanced by cutting-edge dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP), which offers unparalleled sensitivity and chemical selectivity.

QUALIFICATIONS

The most important qualification is your desire to devotedly work with research. You have a Doctoral degree in chemistry, physics, materials science, or equivalent. Experience in NMR spectroscopy is highly valuable, solid-state NMR in particular. You appreciate to work experimentally with instruments and also with theoretical tools from the perspective of physical chemistry.
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers). Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service*.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

• The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

During your time as a postdoc, you will communicate the results from your project by publishing articles in relevant peer-reviewed international scientific journals and by participating to national and international meetings and conferences. Within the daily work as a postdoc, our ambition is that you find variation and interact with PhD students, but also undergraduate students, senior researchers and professors. A particularly important infrastructure for this project is the Swedish NMR Centre where most of the experimental work will be carried out.
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position may also include 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.