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A postdoctoral fellowship in computational studies of conducting polymers is available at Linköping University, Sweden. The position is based at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE), http://www.liu.se/loe, belonging to the Department of Science and Technology, at the university’s Norrköping Campus. The LOE is renowned for its world-leading research on electronic devices based on organic electroactive materials. Currently, the research staff of the Laboratory includes about 100 researchers. A postdoctoral fellow will join a Theory and Modelling group which is currently consists of 10 members (senior and junior scientists and PhD students).
Background and duties:
Among all organic materials conducting polymers have become the material of choice for many electronic and bioelectronic devices including OLED, photovoltaic cells, energy storage devices, ionic and electrochemical transistors, and many others. Conducting polymers are also very promising material for electrodes in electrochemical storage and conversion devices such as supercapacitors and fuel cells. An experimental progress and development of the above devices is difficult without fundamental understanding of the basic material properties. The main aim of the research project will be to theoretically explore the role and possible catalytic activity of conducting polymers for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and hydrogen evolution reactions (HER). A special emphasis will be given to the electrochemical aspects of ORR and HER. The research project will also include studies of the chemical stability of organic conjugated systems focusing on the effect of oxygen, moisture and electrolytic solvent environment. Computational methods will primarily include first-principle molecular dynamics simulations as well as the DFT simulations. The theoretical studies will be performed in the Theory and Modelling group under supervision of Prof. Igor Zozoulenko with strong interaction with the theory and experiment in the Organic Electrodics group under supervision of Dr. Viktor Gueskine.
Qualifications and requirements to applicants:
The applicant must have or be about to receive a doctoral degree in a subject relevant to the research project (e.g. physics, material science, physical or theoretical chemistry, etc.) and needs to be passionate about research. Problem solving ability and creativity, as well as the ability to work independently are essential. Another prerequisite is experience with molecular dynamics (MD) simulations (especially first-principle MD) as well as DFT calculations. Good skills in programming/scripting is highly desirable.
Scholarship may be granted only to non-Swedish citizens with a PhD or equivalent acquired in another country than Sweden. The applicant could not have been employed by Linköping university previously.
Starting date
As soon as possible.
Appointment and Conditions:
Appointment is initially for one year with a possibility of an extension for the second year depending on a mutual agreement. The scholarship amounts to SEK25000:-/month (tax-free) (~€2500/month). Economy class travel to/from Sweden will be covered. Funding can be available to participate in conferences. More details about the fellowship can be found at https://liu.se/en/article/lediga-tjanster-inom-organisk-elektronik-pa-loe
Application procedure:
The following documents (in pdf-format) must be submitted when applying for a scholarship
(a) Cover letter (1- 2 pages describing your background and your interest in this position)
(b) Curriculum vitae, max 2 pages, including at least two references that we can contact
(c) List of publications
(d) Statement of Research Interests, max 2 pages
(e) Copy of PhD diploma
The application should be sent electronically to Prof. Igor Zozoulenko [email protected] and Dr. Viktor Gueskine [email protected] and a copy to [email protected]. Mark your application with reference number Dnr ITN-2019-00056 in the e-mail subject field.
The review of applicants will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A formal deadline for application is 20 March 2018.
Contact:
Prof. Igor Zozoulenko, [email protected]
Dr. Viktor Gueskine [email protected]