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The Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University, Finland (http://physics.aalto.fi) is seeking for Postdoctoral Researcher in functionalized 2D materials for a 2-year fixed-term contract.
Aalto University is a community of bold thinkers where science and art meet technology and business. We are committed to identifying and solving grand societal challenges and building an innovative future. Aalto University has six schools with nearly 11 000 students and nearly 400 professors. The campus of the School of Science is located on the Otaniemi peninsula in Espoo within the metropolitan area of Helsinki.
MXenes are a new group of 2D materials obtained from certain bulk phases via atom-selective chemical etching. Unlike many other common 2D materials, they form strong bonds with molecules on their surface, which in turn can dramatically modify the material properties. The candidate will contribute in the preparation of samples, in experimental characterization, and in the simulation of the relevant quantities via density-functional theory calculations. The balance between experimental and theoretical work will be decided based on the applicant’s expertise. The project will involve collaboration with experimental and theoretical groups located both locally at Aalto University and globally in Japan, Denmark, USA, and Germany.
Qualifications
The successful applicant should have:
a Ph.D. degree and track record in solid-state physics or chemistry, or in materials science.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
The candidate should have experience with inorganic chemistry laboratory work and laboratory safety, and characterization of materials using e.g. Raman, TEM, XRD.
In addition, familiarity with computer simulations and in particular density functional theory calculations is desirable.
Salary, working hours and place of work
The salary for the position starts at 3 533 EUR. In addition to the salary, the contract includes occupational health benefits, and Finland has a comprehensive social security system. The annual total workload of teaching staff at Aalto University is 1 624 hours. The position is located at the Aalto University Otaniemi campus.
How to apply
Please send your application through the electronic recruitment system ‘Saima’. The deadline for applications is November 15, 2018 Finnish time. Include your CV, transcript of your PhD studies, and names and contact information of two senior academics willing to give more information.
Short-listed candidates may be invited for an interview on the Otaniemi campus of Aalto University in Espoo or for an interview conducted via Skype. The candidates must have completed their PhD degree before the start of the contract period. Should there be a lack of eligible outstanding applicants, the application period may be extended. While all applicants who have submitted an application by the deadline will be appropriately considered, Aalto University reserves the right to consider also other candidates for the announced position.
For more information
Please contact Dr. Hannu-Pekka Komsa (homepage https://users.aalto.fi/~komsah1, email: [email protected]).