{"data":{"id":202877,"slug":"bitradande-universitetslektor-i-i-polymerteknologi","type":"job","title":"Assistant Professor in Polymer Technology","description":"About the Department of Chemistry\nThe Department of Chemistry at Lund University, Lund Institute of Technology, is seeking an Assistant Professor in Polymer Technology with a focus on polymer chemistry. The successful Assistant Professor will be based at the Center for Analysis and Synthesis (CAS) at the Department of Chemistry and will receive funding for a doctoral student.\nThe Department of Chemistry conducts research across all core areas of chemistry with an overarching theme aimed at supporting the development of a sustainable society. Focus areas include environment, renewable resources, energy, and health. Particularly relevant are molecular design and synthesis as well as understanding the interplay between structure and properties, chemical and physical processes, and function in applications. Advanced characterization of material properties through, for example, electron microscopy and X-ray characterization (especially at the MAX IV synchrotron facility) is also a focal area at the department.\nCurrent polymer technology research at CAS is primarily focused on polymers for energy and environment, including polymeric materials for energy storage and energy conversion as well as sustainable bio-based polymers. We synthesize and characterize new monomers, polymer structures, and materials to establish fundamental relationships between structure and properties that are relevant for specific application areas. In our work, we emphasize a creative environment characterized by scientific excellence, diversity, generosity, and freedom.\nWe are now expanding and need to further strengthen our capacity and expertise in polymer chemistry. In this context, the successful candidate can develop new synthetic routes to achieve demanding polymer properties within specific application areas. The choice of research approach, application area, etc., will be determined by the candidate's research interests. Combinations of experimental techniques and theory are particularly welcome.\nField of Study\nPolymer Technology with focus on Polymer Chemistry.\nDetailed Field Description\nIn-depth knowledge of polymer technology and polymer chemistry is crucial for the development, production, use, and recyclability of the next generation of efficient and environmentally friendly polymeric materials. Polymer technology is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses the chemistry and physics of polymers, polymers from renewable resources, processing and use of polymeric materials, as well as degradation and environmental aspects of polymeric materials. Polymer chemistry encompasses polymerizations and chemical modifications of polymers in combination with polymer characterization to establish fundamental relationships between structure and properties.\nDuties\nAppointment as Assistant Professor is a qualifying position intended to enable the holder to develop independence as a researcher and educator. The duties include mainly research and teaching. Within the framework of the appointment, an opportunity will be provided for five weeks of higher education pedagogical training.\nDuties include:\nResearch within the subject area.\nTeaching at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels.\nSupervision of theses and doctoral students.\nActive work in seeking external research funding.\nCollaboration with industry and the surrounding society.\nAdministration related to the above duties.\n\nQualifications\nEligible for appointment as Assistant Professor is a person who holds a doctorate or has attained equivalent scientific competence.\nPrincipally, applicants should hold a doctorate or have attained equivalent competence no more than seven years before the application deadline. However, applicants who obtained their doctorate earlier may also be considered if there are special reasons. Special reasons include leave due to illness, parental leave, or other similar circumstances.\nAssessment Criteria\nFor appointment as Assistant Professor, the following shall form the basis for assessment of qualifications:\nStrong ability to develop and conduct high-quality research.\nPedagogical ability.\n\nOther Requirements\nVery good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.\nExtensive documented experience in polymer chemistry, including synthesis and characterization of polymer structure and fundamental properties.\nExperience from postdoctoral research in a research environment at a university other than the one where the applicant obtained their doctorate.\nA submitted research plan (1,500\u20132,000 words) that can form the basis for external funding.\nGood collaboration skills, initiative, ability to work independently on tasks, and demonstrated interest in leadership.\n\nAdditional Merits\nDocumented ability to obtain external research funding in competition\n\nAs part of the application, the applicant must submit a research plan (1,500\u20132,000 words) that clearly describes the research to be conducted during the appointment within the field of polymer chemistry. The quality of the research plan will be given significant weight in the selection of candidates.\nConsideration will also be given to how the applicant, through their experience and competence, is assessed to complement and strengthen ongoing research, undergraduate education, and innovation at the department as well as contribute to its future development.\nAbout the Position\nThe appointment is fixed-term for 6 years and is full-time. The appointment is time-limited according to 4 chapter 12a \u00a7 HF. The purpose of the appointment is to provide the lecturer with the opportunity to develop independence as a researcher and to qualify both scientifically and pedagogically to meet the requirements for appointment as Associate Professor.\nApplication Instructions\nApplications should be written in English. Present your qualifications according to LTH's Academic Merit Portfolio, see link below. Upload as PDF files in the recruitment system. Read more here: http:\/\/www.lth.se\/jobb\/sokalararanstallning\/.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Bitr\u00e4dande universitetslektor i i polymerteknologi","description_original":"Om Kemiska institutionen\nKemiska institutionen vid Lunds universitet, Lunds tekniska h\u00f6gskola, s\u00f6ker en bitr\u00e4dande universitetslektor i polymerteknologi med inriktning mot polymerkemi. Den rekryterade bitr\u00e4dande universitetslektorn kommer att vara placerad vid Centrum f\u00f6r analys och syntes (CAS) vid Kemiska institutionen och kommer att f\u00e5 finansiering f\u00f6r en doktorand.\nKemiska institutionen bedriver forskning inom kemins alla k\u00e4rnomr\u00e5den med ett \u00f6vergripande tema som syftar till att st\u00f6dja utvecklingen av ett h\u00e5llbart samh\u00e4lle. Fokusomr\u00e5den omfattar milj\u00f6, f\u00f6rnybara resurser, energi och h\u00e4lsa. S\u00e4rskilt relevanta \u00e4r molekyl\u00e4r design och syntes samt f\u00f6rst\u00e5elsen av samspelet mellan struktur och egenskaper, kemiska och fysikaliska processer samt funktion i till\u00e4mpningar. Avancerad karakterisering av materialegenskaper genom exempelvis elektronmikroskopi och r\u00f6ntgenkarakterisering (s\u00e4rskilt vid synkrotronanl\u00e4ggningen MAX IV) \u00e4r ocks\u00e5 ett fokusomr\u00e5de vid institutionen.\nDen nuvarande forskningen inom polymerteknologi vid CAS \u00e4r huvudsakligen inriktad mot polymerer f\u00f6r energi och milj\u00f6, inklusive polymera material f\u00f6r energilagring och energiomvandling samt h\u00e5llbara biobaserade polymerer. Vi syntetiserar och karakteriserar nya monomerer, polymerstrukturer och material f\u00f6r att fastst\u00e4lla grundl\u00e4ggande samband mellan struktur och egenskaper som \u00e4r relevanta f\u00f6r specifika till\u00e4mpningsomr\u00e5den. I v\u00e5rt arbete betonar vi en kreativ milj\u00f6 som k\u00e4nnetecknas av vetenskaplig excellens, m\u00e5ngfald, generositet och frihet.\nVi expanderar nu och beh\u00f6ver ytterligare st\u00e4rka v\u00e5r kapacitet och kompetens inom polymerkemi. I detta sammanhang kan den framg\u00e5ngsrika kandidaten utveckla nya syntesv\u00e4gar f\u00f6r att uppn\u00e5 kr\u00e4vande polymeregenskaper inom specifika till\u00e4mpningsomr\u00e5den. Valet av forskningsansats, till\u00e4mpningsomr\u00e5de etc. kommer att best\u00e4mmas av kandidatens forskningsintressen. Kombinationer av experimentella tekniker och teori v\u00e4lkomnas s\u00e4rskilt.\n\u00c4mne\nPolymerteknologi med inriktning mot polymerkemi. \nS\u00e4rskild \u00e4mnesbeskrivning\nDjupg\u00e5ende kunskaper inom polymerteknologi och polymerkemi \u00e4r avg\u00f6rande f\u00f6r utveckling, produktion, anv\u00e4ndning och \u00e5tervinningsbarhet hos n\u00e4sta generations effektiva och milj\u00f6v\u00e4nliga polymera material. Polymerteknologi \u00e4r ett tv\u00e4rvetenskapligt \u00e4mne som omfattar polymerers kemi och fysik, polymerer fr\u00e5n f\u00f6rnybara resurser, bearbetning och anv\u00e4ndning av polymermaterial samt nedbrytning och milj\u00f6aspekter av polymermaterial. Polymerkemi omfattar polymerisationer och kemiska modifieringar av polymerer i kombination med polymerkarakterisering f\u00f6r att fastst\u00e4lla grundl\u00e4ggande samband mellan struktur och egenskaper.\nArbetsuppgifter\nAnst\u00e4llning som bitr\u00e4dande lektor \u00e4r en meriteringsanst\u00e4llning och syftar till att innehavaren ska utveckla sin sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndighet som forskare och pedagog. I arbetsuppgifterna ing\u00e5r huvudsakligen forskning och undervisning. Inom ramen f\u00f6r anst\u00e4llningen ska det ges m\u00f6jlighet till fem veckors h\u00f6gskolepedagogisk utbildning.\nArbetsuppgifterna innefattar:\nForskning inom \u00e4mnesomr\u00e5det.\nUndervisning p\u00e5 grundniv\u00e5, avancerad niv\u00e5 och forskarniv\u00e5.\nHandledning av examensarbeten och doktorander.\nAktivt arbete med att s\u00f6ka extern forskningsfinansiering.\nSamverkan med n\u00e4ringsliv och det omgivande samh\u00e4llet.\nAdministration kopplad till ovanst\u00e5ende arbetsuppgifter.\n\nBeh\u00f6righet\nBeh\u00f6rig att anst\u00e4llas som bitr\u00e4dande universitetslektor \u00e4r den som har avlagt doktorsexamen eller uppn\u00e5tt motsvarande vetenskaplig kompetens.\nFr\u00e4mst b\u00f6r den komma ifr\u00e5ga som har avlagt doktorsexamen eller har uppn\u00e5tt motsvarande kompetens h\u00f6gst sju \u00e5r f\u00f6re ans\u00f6kningstidens utg\u00e5ng. \u00c4ven den som har avlagt doktorsexamen eller har uppn\u00e5tt motsvarande kompetens tidigare kan dock komma i fr\u00e5ga om det finns s\u00e4rskilda sk\u00e4l. Med s\u00e4rskilda sk\u00e4l avses ledighet p\u00e5 grund av sjukdom, f\u00f6r\u00e4ldraledighet eller andra liknande omst\u00e4ndigheter.\nBed\u00f6mningsgrunder\nVid anst\u00e4llning som bitr\u00e4dande universitetslektor ska f\u00f6ljande utg\u00f6ra grund f\u00f6r bed\u00f6mning av beh\u00f6righet:\nGod f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att utveckla och genomf\u00f6ra forskning av h\u00f6g kvalitet.\nPedagogisk f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga.\n\n\u00d6vriga krav \nMycket goda kunskaper i engelska, i tal och skrift.\nOmfattande dokumenterad erfarenhet inom polymerkemi, inklusive syntes samt karakterisering av polymerers struktur och grundl\u00e4ggande egenskaper.\nErfarenhet av postdoktoral forskning i en forskningsmilj\u00f6 vid ett annat universitet \u00e4n det d\u00e4r den s\u00f6kande avlagt sin doktorsexamen.\nEn inl\u00e4mnad forskningsplan (1500\u20132000 ord) som kan ligga till grund f\u00f6r extern finansiering.\nGod samarbetsf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga, initiativf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga, f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att l\u00f6sa arbetsuppgifter sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt samt visat intresse f\u00f6r ledarskap.\n\n\u00d6vriga meriter \nDokumenterad f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att erh\u00e5lla extern forskningsfinansiering i konkurrens\n\n\u00a0\nSom en del av ans\u00f6kan ska den s\u00f6kande l\u00e4mna in en forskningsplan (1 500\u20132 000 ord) som tydligt beskriver den forskning som ska bedrivas under anst\u00e4llningen inom \u00e4mnet polymerkemi. Forskningsplanens kvalitet ska tillm\u00e4tas stor vikt vid urvalet av kandidater.\nH\u00e4nsyn kommer ocks\u00e5 att tas till hur den s\u00f6kande genom sin erfarenhet och kompetens bed\u00f6ms komplettera och st\u00e4rka p\u00e5g\u00e5ende forskning, grundutbildning och innovation inom institutionen samt bidra till dess framtida utveckling.\nOm anst\u00e4llningen\nAnst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r tidsbegr\u00e4nsad till 6 \u00e5r och avser heltid. Anst\u00e4llningen tidsbegr\u00e4nsas enligt 4 kap 12a \u00a7 HF. Syftet med anst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r att l\u00e4raren ska ges m\u00f6jlighet att utveckla sin sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndighet som forskare och meritera sig s\u00e5v\u00e4l vetenskapligt som pedagogiskt f\u00f6r att uppfylla kraven p\u00e5 beh\u00f6righet f\u00f6r en anst\u00e4llning som lektor.\nInstruktioner f\u00f6r ans\u00f6kan\nAns\u00f6kan ska skrivas p\u00e5 engelska. Redovisa dina meriter enligt LTHs akademiska meritportf\u00f6lj, se l\u00e4nk nedan. 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