Postdoc in Supramolecular Chemistry School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health at KTH

Postdoc in Supramolecular Chemistry

KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.

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Job description

The supramolecular chemistry group at KTH studies the use of artificial molecular machines for applications in biomedicine and for creation of stimuli-responsive biomaterials. This project concerns development of new water-soluble molecular machines that can be interfaced with different kinds of biomacromolecules to create novel biosensors and drug delivery systems.

The position involves synthesis of molecular machines and integration of these with biological systems, including experimental design, data analysis and organization, as well as reporting of results in scholarly way. Furthermore, the postdoc is expected to assist supervision of junior group members, handling of practical group routines, and provide some technical assistance to the Division of Organic Chemistry in activities related to research.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Works in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help torelocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline (With some exceptions for special reasons such as periods of sick or parental leave, kindly indicate if such reason exists in your resume).
• Well-documented research expertise in supramolecular chemistry and synthetic organic chemistry
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience in working with molecular machines
• Previous experience in working with synthesis and characterization of supramolecular materials
• Teaching abilities
• Good oral and written English communication skills, as this is essential in the daily work
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

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Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad.

The application must include:

• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals (maximum 2 pages)
• CV including relevant professional work experience and knowledge, and names and contact details of 2–3 persons that have offered to act as references (with a clear indication of their relationship to you)
• List of publications containing a summary of your research experience
• Copies of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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