PhD: Materials, Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University 1245 views

PhD: Materials, Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University

PhD student in Inorganic Chemistry at the Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry Stockholm University’s.

Ref. No. SU FV-1151-19

Overview

The Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry (MMK) is one of the largest departments at the Faculty of Natural sciences with about 130 employees. The research activities of MMK are in the areas of Materials and Solid-state Chemistry focusing on different classes of materials; e.g. ceramics and glasses, self-assembled and porous materials, and soft matter. The work often encompasses synthesis, characterization by X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy, NMR studies, modelling with computer simulations of materials with a potential for various applications. Environmental aspects are an important part of the research activities.

Project description

Project title: Quantitative structural characterization using 3D electron-based pair distribution function.

Qualification requirements

1. For the PhD studies your curriculum vitae (CV) should contain information about the extent and focus of the academic studies.
2. The quantity (as part of an academic year) and the quality mark of courses in chemistry and physics are of particular interest.
3. Please, state titles of undergraduate theses and project works.

The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

Application Procedure

Apply for the PhD student position at University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

1. Your contact details and personal data
2. Your highest degree
3. Your language skills
4. Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

1. Cover letter
2. CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of degree projects/theses
3. Project proposal/Research proposal describing:
   – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
   – why and how you wish to complete the project
   – what makes you suitable for the project in question
4. Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
5. Letters of recommendation (no more than 6 files)
6. Degree projects/theses (no more than 6 files).

Deadline: 31/08/2019