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Description of the workplace
The position is placed at Division of Biotechnology, Department of Chemistry. The Division conducts research and education at undergraduate and graduate level within various branches of biotechnology. The Division runs several multidisciplinary projects in collaboration with industrial partners, involving the development of processes for transformation of renewable resources into chemical building blocks for sustainable chemicals and plastics suited for circular economy. Development of bio-based plastics is an important area where collaboration between biotechnology, organic- and Polymer Chemistry is crucial.
Work duties
As a researcher, you will have responsibility for the synthesis and characterization of polymers from biobased chemicals and monomers within the international collaboration research project.
Work duties involve:
- Active participation in the research tasks of an international collaboration project dealing with the development of biobased monomers and polymers.
- Synthesis of chemicals, monomers and polymers by bio- and chemical catalysis and their characterization
- Take an active role in collaboration with other parties in the project
- Compiling all the results in a report and making oral presentations in the research group and for collaborating partners in the project.
- Writing scientific articles
Qualifications
Required qualifications :
- PhD degree in the subjects of polymer science, green chemistry, or a related discipline.
- Knowledge and background in Polymerization, catalysis and functionalization of chemicals and monomers.
- Knowledge and background in spectroscopic and physico-chemical characterization of polymers.
- Highly motivated and ability to conduct experimental tasks.
- Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
Additional requirements
- Theoretical knowledge and practical experience on the synthesis and characterization of polycarbonate and polyesters.
- Practical experience on product analysis with chromatography and spectroscopy.
- Knowledge of bio-based chemicals, monomers and polymers.
- Good skills in experiment, planning, design and organization.
- Experience of working with industry or working in a company
We offer
Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University .
Further information
The position is a fixed term position for period from 2024-04-16 to 2024-11-15 at 100 per cent of full time, or by agreement.
How to apply
Applications are to be submitted via the University's recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)"
Welcome to apply!
LTH is Lund University's Faculty of Engineering. At LTH we educate people, build knowledge for the future and work hard for the development of society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative advancements in technology, architecture and design. We have nearly 10,000 students. Every year, our researchers - many of whom work in world-leading profile areas - publish around 100 theses and 2 000 scientific findings. In addition, many of our research and degree projects are transformed into innovations. Together we explore and create - to benefit the world.
