Postdoctoral Researcher, Smart Materials for Energy Conversion

 

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Turku (UTU) in Finland welcomes Postdoctoral Researcher applications in the group of Prof. Jovana V. Milić.

The position is related to the beginning ERC Starting Grant project “Smart hybrid materials for opto(electro)ionics” (SmartHyMat) from the 1st of  September 2024 to 31st of  August 2029 led by Professor Jovana V. Milić.The fixed-term position starts on October 1, 2024 and ends on September 31, 2026, with a possibility for extension. The start of employment is expected from the beginning of October and it can be postponed upon agreement.

 

Job description

The 2-year project will include the development of stimuli-responsive hybrid organic-inorganic materials for smart and sustainable energy technologies. This will include molecular design, synthesis, and characterization, which will be followed by the analysis of structural and optoelectronic properties. The project will mostly involve molecular synthesis and characterization of organic and hybrid materials, and supervision of junior researchers.

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Who we are looking for

The applicant is expected to have the following qualifications.

  • A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science or Engineering, Physics, or a related field
  • Previous experience in organic synthesis and molecular characterization
  • Additional experience in solid-state materials chemistry is considered an advantage
  • Experience in supervising junior researchers is also considered an advantage
  • Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral)
  • Commitment to scientific integrity and willingness to work in a collaborative setting

Benefits

We offer a stimulating research environment with the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a versatile interdisciplinary setting. A professional and inspiring team will support your work. We take care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your everyday life, e.g., with the help of flexible working hours and our well-being services. Positions in the Smart Energy Materials provide the opportunity of close collaborations with other groups at the University of Turku and at leading Swiss and European universities.

 

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Turku is located in the recently established Aurum site which provides competitive working conditions and infrastructure for research and development. It is equipped with modern equipment for research across disciplines of chemistry, physics, material science, and (bio)engineering, thus stimulating cooperation and innovation, with the aim to combine fundamental and application-oriented research and teaching within an interdisciplinary collaborative setting.

Please read more about the University of Turku as an employer through our Come work with us! pages.

 

The University of Turku offers support and orientation for international hires. Please learn more about the Finnish culture and relocation to Finland through the following resources:
• City of Turku
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• International House of Turku
• Working culture: infoFinland.fi
• This is Finland
• Careers in Southwest Finland
• Finland - a superpower of education and innovations | University of Turku (utu.fi)

 

Salary and trial period

The salary will be based on levels 4-6 of the demands level chart for teaching and research staff in the salary system applied at Finnish universities, according to which the base salary for the position is 2775,28 – 3747,44 euros per month. In addition, a performance-based salary component of up to 50 % will be paid. The salary will in the beginning of the employment be approximately 3 400 –3 800 €/month. The exact salary will depend on the person’s competence and research experience and will be determined in a contract.

A six-month trial period applies to the position.

 

How to apply

Applications should be accompanied (other attachments in the application form):

1) CV
2) Motivation letter
3) Diploma (highest degree)
4) Contact information of (at least) one reference.

Please submit your application through our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is May 30, 2024 at 4 pm (Europe/Helsinki). The selection of the candidates and the interview will take place in May and June 2024 for the offer to be made by June 2024.

 

Further information
For further information about the position, please contact: Jovana Milić, jovana.milic@utu.fi
or the Head of the Department of Chemistry Pasi Virta, pasi.virta@utu.fi

With questions about the application process, please contact HR Specialist Susanna Virtanen, susanna.virtanen@utu.fi

 

Looking forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team!

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Edited 29/04/2024: Both the closing date for applications (an old date 30th of April, a new date 30th of May) and the dates of the interviews have been postponed.

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