{"data":{"id":153451,"slug":"forskare-i-biobaserade-material","type":"job","title":"Researcher in Bio-based Materials","description":"Department of Molecular Sciences\nResearcher in design, synthesis and characterization of hybrid materials for recovery of critical elements\nWe are looking for you to contribute to the development of knowledge about how to create, manufacture and characterize functional adsorbents for separation and recovery of critical elements.\nThe Inorganic and Physical Chemistry group works on developing knowledge about environmental technologies, which are based on encapsulation or chemical coupling of organic functional molecules to inorganic or biopolymer matrices. We conduct this research in close collaboration with specialists in engineering physics who work with materials for permanent magnets and alkali ion batteries. An important part of our work is teaching at the basic and advanced level in the fields of general chemistry and inorganic chemistry. Teaching at the basic level is conducted in Swedish.\nAbout the job\nYou will work on the development of advanced synthesis techniques for the production of biopolymer-based hybrid materials with tailored physical and chemical properties, as well as the evaluation of the produced materials as adsorbents for separation and recovery of critical metals, particularly rare earth elements (REE) and heavy transition metals (LTM). Knowledge and skills in advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques are crucial for success in this assignment.\nYou will actively work with the characterization of various materials using environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM), X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and various spectroscopic methods such as luminescence, FTIR, UV-Vis, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).\nYou are expected to independently summarize your results and prepare research papers for publication in high-ranking scientific journals.\nTeaching, especially at the basic level in both theoretical and practical components, is part of the job.\nYour background\nYou will work on the development of advanced synthesis techniques for the production of biopolymer-based hybrid materials with tailored physical and chemical properties, as well as the evaluation of the produced materials as adsorbents for separation and recovery of critical metals, particularly rare earth elements (REE) and heavy transition metals (LTM). Knowledge and skills in advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques are crucial for success in this assignment.\nYou will actively work with the characterization of various materials using environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM), X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and various spectroscopic methods such as luminescence, FTIR, UV-Vis, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).\nYou are expected to independently summarize your results and prepare research papers for publication in high-ranking scientific journals.\nTeaching, especially at the basic level in both theoretical and practical components, is part of the job.\nYou should:\nHave a PhD in inorganic, materials or environmental chemistry\nHave documented ability to synthesize complex hybrid materials based on biopolymer matrices, customized organic ligands, and good documented experience in separation and recovery of critical elements.\nHave documented ability to perform phase identification and analysis using environmental scanning electron microscopy, XRD, AFM and luminescence spectroscopy.\nHave good experience with basic level teaching\nHave good ability to express yourself in both Swedish and English\nAbout us\nThe Department of Molecular Sciences currently consists of approximately 100 employees and together with three other departments forms an inspiring research environment at BioCentrum on Ultuna Campus, Uppsala.\nThe department conducts basic and applied research, teaching and development work in several interconnected areas including inorganic, physical and organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular structural biology, biotechnology, natural products chemistry, microbiology and food science. The department has advanced infrastructure for chemical studies, including equipment for advanced inorganic and organometallic synthesis, NMR spectroscopy where the department participates in the national SwedNMR initiative, advanced mass spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy (ESEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction for structure determination of single crystals and powders, gas and liquid chromatography equipment, etc.\nThe department conducts interdisciplinary research collaborations with other departments at SLU, nationally and internationally in studies of materials and processes for agricultural and environmental applications.\nRead more about our activities and infrastructure here   https:\/\/www.slu.se\/institutioner\/molekylara-vetenskaper\/\nRead more about our benefits and what it is like to work at SLU at https:\/\/www.slu.se\/om-slu\/jobba-pa-slu\/\nPlacement:\nUltuna, Uppsala\nEmployment type:\nFixed-term employment 12 months\nExtent:\n100%\nStart date:\nSeptember 2026.\nApplication:\nWelcome to submit your application via the application button below no later than 2026-08-26.\nTrade union contact persons:\nhttps:\/\/internt.slu.se\/min-anstallning\/facket\/kontaktpersoner\/\n \n \nSwedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) has a key role in developing sustainable life, grounded in science and education. Through our focus on the interactions between people, animals and ecosystems and responsible use of natural resources, we contribute to sustainable societal development and good living conditions on our planet. Main locations are Alnarp, Ume\u00e5 and Uppsala, but operations are also conducted at research stations, experimental parks and education sites throughout the country. SLU has over 4,000 employees, 6,000 students and doctoral students and a turnover of over 4.5 billion kronor. The university is investing in attractive environments on its campus areas. We work for an equal and inclusive work environment where open dialogue between people with different experiences forms the foundation for science, creativity and development. We therefore welcome people with different backgrounds and perspectives to apply for this position.","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Forskare i biobaserade material","description_original":"Institutionen f\u00f6r molekyl\u00e4ra vetenskaper\nForskare i design, syntes och karakterisering av hybrida material f\u00f6r \u00e5tervinning av kritiska grund\u00e4mnen\nVi s\u00f6ker dig som vill bidra till utvecklingen av kunskap om hur man skapar, tillverkar och karakteriserar funktionella adsorbenter f\u00f6r separation och \u00e5tervinning av kritiska grund\u00e4mnen.\nOorganisk och fysikalisk kemi gruppen jobbar med utvecklingen av kunskap om milj\u00f6teknologier, som bygger p\u00e5 inkapsling eller kemisk koppling av organiska funktionella molekyler till oorganiska eller biopolymer matriser. Vi bedriver denna forskning i t\u00e4tt samarbete med specialister inom teknisk fysik som jobbar med material f\u00f6r permanenta magneter och alkali jon batterier. En viktig del i v\u00e5rt arbete \u00e4r undervisningen p\u00e5 grund- och avancerad niv\u00e5 inom omr\u00e5den allm\u00e4n kemi och oorganisk kemi. Undervisningen p\u00e5 grundniv\u00e5 sker p\u00e5 svenska.\nOm jobbet\nDu ska jobba med utvecklingen av avancerade syntestekniker f\u00f6r framst\u00e4llningen av biopolymer baserade hybrida material med skr\u00e4ddarsydda fysikaliska och kemiska egenskaper samt utv\u00e4rderingen av framst\u00e4llda material som adsorbenter f\u00f6r separation och \u00e5tervinning av kritiska metaller, s\u00e4rskilt s\u00e4llsynta jordartsmetaller (REE) och tunga \u00f6verg\u00e5ngsmetaller (LTM). Kunskap och f\u00e4rdigheter inom avancerade mikroskopi och spektroskopi tekniker \u00e4r avg\u00f6rande f\u00f6r att n\u00e5 framg\u00e5ng med detta uppdrag.\nDu ska aktivt arbeta med karakterisering av olika material med hj\u00e4lp av milj\u00f6elektronmikroskopi (ESEM), r\u00f6ntgenspektroskopi, r\u00f6ntgendiffraktion, atomkraftsmikroskopi (AFM), samt olika spektroskopiska metoder s\u00e5som luminescens, FTIR, UV-Vis, k\u00e4rnmagnetisk resonans (NMR).\nDu f\u00f6rv\u00e4ntas kunna sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt sammanfatta dina resultat och f\u00f6rbereda forskningsuppsatser f\u00f6r publikation i h\u00f6grankade vetenskapliga tidskrifter.\nUndervisning, s\u00e4rskilt p\u00e5 grundniv\u00e5 inom b\u00e5de teoretiska och praktiska moment ing\u00e5r i jobbet.\nDin bakgrund\u00a0\nDu ska jobba med utvecklingen av avancerade syntestekniker f\u00f6r framst\u00e4llningen av biopolymer baserade hybrida material med skr\u00e4ddarsydda fysikaliska och kemiska egenskaper samt utv\u00e4rderingen av framst\u00e4llda material som adsorbenter f\u00f6r separation och \u00e5tervinning av kritiska metaller, s\u00e4rskilt s\u00e4llsynta jordartsmetaller (REE) och tunga \u00f6verg\u00e5ngsmetaller (LTM). Kunskap och f\u00e4rdigheter inom avancerade mikroskopi och spektroskopi tekniker \u00e4r avg\u00f6rande f\u00f6r att n\u00e5 framg\u00e5ng med detta uppdrag.\nDu ska aktivt arbeta med karakterisering av olika material med hj\u00e4lp av milj\u00f6elektronmikroskopi (ESEM), r\u00f6ntgenspektroskopi, r\u00f6ntgendiffraktion, atomkraftsmikroskopi (AFM), samt olika spektroskopiska metoder s\u00e5som luminescens, FTIR, UV-Vis, k\u00e4rnmagnetisk resonans (NMR).\nDu f\u00f6rv\u00e4ntas kunna sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt sammanfatta dina resultat och f\u00f6rbereda forskningsuppsatser f\u00f6r publikation i h\u00f6grankade vetenskapliga tidskrifter.\nUndervisning, s\u00e4rskilt p\u00e5 grundniv\u00e5 inom b\u00e5de teoretiska och praktiska moment ing\u00e5r i jobbet.\nDu ska:\nHa disputerat inom oorganisk, material eller milj\u00f6kemi\nHa dokumenterat f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att syntetisera komplexa hybrida material baserade p\u00e5 biopolymer matriser, skr\u00e4ddarsydda organiska ligander samt bra dokumenterat erfarenhet av separation och \u00e5tervinning av kritiska grund\u00e4mnen.\nHa dokumenterad f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att genomf\u00f6ra fasidentifiering och analyser med hj\u00e4lp av milj\u00f6elektronmikroskopi, XRD, AFM och luminescensspektroskopi.\nHa bra erfarenhet av undervisning p\u00e5 grundniv\u00e5\nHa bra f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att uttrycka sig p\u00e5 b\u00e5de svenska och engelska\nOm oss\nInstitutionen f\u00f6r molekyl\u00e4ra vetenskaper best\u00e5r i dag av ca 100 medarbetare och bildar tillsammans med tre andra institutioner en inspirerande forskningsmilj\u00f6 vid BioCentrum p\u00e5 Ultuna Campus, Uppsala.\nInstitutionen bedriver grund- och till\u00e4mpad forskning, undervisning och utvecklingsarbete inom flera samverkande omr\u00e5den som oorganisk, fysikalisk och organisk kemi, biokemi, molekyl\u00e4r strukturbiologi, bioteknologi, naturproduktkemi, mikrobiologi och livsmedelsvetenskap. Institutionen har avancerad infrastruktur f\u00f6r kemiska studier, bl.a. utrustning f\u00f6r avancerad oorganisk och metalorganisk syntes, NMR-spektroskopi d\u00e4r institutionen \u00e4r med i nationella SwedNMR initiativet, avancerad masspektrometri, svepelektronmikroskopi (ESEM), atomkraftsmikroskopi (AFM), r\u00f6ntgendiffraktion f\u00f6r strukturbest\u00e4mning av enkristaller och pulver, gas- och v\u00e4tskekromatografiutrustningar, mm.\nInstitutionen bedriver interdisciplin\u00e4ra forskningssamarbeten med andra institutioner p\u00e5 SLU, nationellt och internationellt i studier av material och processer f\u00f6r lantbruks och milj\u00f6till\u00e4mpningar.\nL\u00e4s mer om v\u00e5r verksamhet och infrastruktur h\u00e4r \u00a0 https:\/\/www.slu.se\/institutioner\/molekylara-vetenskaper\/\nL\u00e4s mer om v\u00e5ra f\u00f6rm\u00e5ner och hur det \u00e4r att jobba vid SLU p\u00e5 https:\/\/www.slu.se\/om-slu\/jobba-pa-slu\/\nPlacering:\nUltuna, Uppsala\nAnst\u00e4llningsform:\nTidsbegr\u00e4nsad anst\u00e4llning 12 m\u00e5nader\nOmfattning:\n100%\nTilltr\u00e4de:\nSeptember 2026.\nAns\u00f6kan:\nV\u00e4lkommen med din ans\u00f6kan via ans\u00f6kningsknappen nedan senast 2026-08-26.\nFackliga kontaktpersoner:\nhttps:\/\/internt.slu.se\/min-anstallning\/facket\/kontaktpersoner\/\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\nSveriges lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) har en nyckelroll i utvecklingen f\u00f6r h\u00e5llbart liv, grundad i vetenskap och utbildning. Genom v\u00e5rt fokus p\u00e5 samspelen mellan m\u00e4nniska, djur och ekosystem och ett ansvarsfullt brukande av naturresurserna bidrar vi till en h\u00e5llbar samh\u00e4llsutveckling och goda livsvillkor p\u00e5 v\u00e5r planet. Huvudorter \u00e4r Alnarp, Ume\u00e5 och Uppsala, men verksamhet bedrivs ocks\u00e5 p\u00e5 forskningsstationer, f\u00f6rs\u00f6ksparker och utbildningsorter i hela landet. SLU har drygt 4000 medarbetare, 6000 studenter och forskarstuderande och en oms\u00e4ttning p\u00e5 \u00f6ver 4,5 miljarder kronor. Universitetet satsar p\u00e5 attraktiva milj\u00f6er p\u00e5 sina campusomr\u00e5den. Vi arbetar f\u00f6r en j\u00e4mst\u00e4lld och inkluderande arbetsmilj\u00f6 d\u00e4r \u00f6ppna samtal mellan m\u00e4nniskor med olika erfarenheter l\u00e4gger grunden f\u00f6r vetenskaplighet, kreativitet och utveckling. 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