Postdoctoral position in Environmental Chemistry 1786 views

The Department of Chemistry at the Umeå University is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in Environmental chemistry. This position is part of a research project aimed at converting microalgae biomass to high performance carbon materials through hydrothermal carbonization, HTC. The main focus is on characterization of the produced carbon materials, the HTC water phase, and the generated gas.

Qualifications:
  • Applicant must hold a doctoral degree or a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or in an equivalent field.
  • Applicant should have been completed a maximum of three years before the end of the application deadline unless special circumstances exists.
  • Previous experience of carbonization of biomass and/or organic waste materials is required, and experience in hydrothermal processing techniques is a strong merit.
  • Applicant must possess very good command of the English language, both written and spoken.
  • Applicant must have a keen interest in the area and be prepared to take on the scientific and technical challenges.
  • Training and/or experience in environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry and surface chemistry is required.

Duration: 02 years; full-time

Starting date: April 2019, or as agreed

Application

A complete application must contain the following documents:

  • A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) including a description of qualifications and suitability for the position, research interests and motivation for applying, and contact information
  • CV including a publication list
  • Copies of doctoral degree certificate and other relevant degree certificates, including documentation of completed academic courses and obtained grades
  • Copy of PhD thesis and relevant publications (maximum 5 publications)
  • Name and contact information of at least two reference persons
—————–Quick Overview————-
Organization Umeå University
Country Sweden
Fellowship Level Postdoctoral
Subject areas Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science
Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline 31 January 2019
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