Researcher in Materials Chemistry
Researcher in Materials Chemistry
Stockholm University - Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry
Stockholm, Sweden
Project description
The position will be associated with the ERA-NET Forest Value project “BarkBuild” that is coordinated by Assistant Professor Mika Sipponen at MMK. This European consortium project will develop sustainable wood protection and wood-based building materials by using tree bark as a renewable raw material.
Main responsibilities
The position involves research, teaching, and project management tasks. In particular, the researcher will assist coordination and management of the ERA-NET Forest Value project “BarkBuild”. The person selected for this position will have an opportunity for mentoring and career development towards maturation as an independent teacher-researcher.
Qualification requirements
Researchers are appointed primarily for purposes of research and must hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.
Assessment criteria
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills in the colloidal chemistry and surface science of lignocellulosic biomass. Documented expertise in polymer chemistry and physics and chemistry of surfaces is essential entry requirement for this position. In addition, demonstrated track-record in chemical modification of lignin and characterization of lignin nanoparticles by advanced tools such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy are considered as merits for this position.
