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Friday, January 14, 2011

Postdoctoral Position in Biocomposites, Sweden

Overview

KTH is the largest technical university in Sweden. Education and research cover a broad spectrum within natural sciences and engineering, as well as architecture, industrial engineering and management, urban planning, work science and environmental engineering. KTH has 13 344 full-time equivalent students, of whom 6 955 are at Bachelor (first) level, while 5 545 are at Master (second) level. In addition, 1 314 are full-time equivalent students at doctoral studies (third) level and 3 900 employees.

The School of Chemical Science and Engineering includes the areas Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Fibre and Polymer technology. It encompasses both fundamental and applied chemical sciences and seeks sustainable development through scientific excellence. Many research activities are interdisciplinary across the borders from chemistry to materials science, environmental science, biochemistry, biology and medicine. The School offers a Master program in Chemical Science and Engineering, a program in Chemical Science and Engineering with International Profile a Bachelor program in Chemical Engineering and three international Master programs Chemical Engineering for Energy and the Environment, Macromolecular Materials and Molecular Science and Engineering. We cooperate also with the Master programs Energy and Environment, Materials design and Biotechnology.

Position, project and requirements
The post-doctoral research scientist position is available in Wallenberg Wood Science Center,

wwsc.se
Postdoc on molecular dynamics simulation of cellulose and cellulose-based nanocomposites. Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Ref.nr K-2010-0576

wwsc.se
The project involves molecular dynamics simulation of phenomena relevant to cellulose-based materials and nanocomposites. Activities are in collaboration with international researchers from other disciplines, and aim to establish a technology platform complementing experimental research.


The selected candidate must hold a PhD with a thesis focused on molecular dynamics simulations. Communication skills are important, and the previous publication record is the main selection criterion.
Precedence should be given to applicants who have graduated three years, or less, before the time of expiration of applications for these posts.

Employment
The position is time limited (“tjänst” with full benefits) to one year with possible extension for a second year. Start date: According to agreement.

Application
The application should be sent by E-mail to:

inpe@kth.se
Applications should be marked with the reference number K-2010-0576 and received at KTH no later than January 17, 2011.

The application is to be written in English. The following list of required information is to be observed by every applicant.

Cover letter with motivation and detailed CV including the applicant´s degrees, post-doctoral experience and other relevant research experience. Candidates are asked to supply the names and full contact information for three personal professional references.

Contact

Lars Berglund, Professor

blund@kth.se
For more information please look at:

wwsc.se
Trade union representatives:

Rikard Lingström, Chairman SACO
Phone: +46 8 790 82 92

rlm@kth.se
Inger Bergman, Chairman ST
Phone: +46 8 790 92 13

ingerb@admin.kth.se
Per-Ove Öster, LO/SEKO
Phone: +46 70 690 83 82

perove@admin.kth.se


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