PostDoc position within optical spectroscopy of organic molecules

Diary id: PAR 2020/375

Employment level: Fixed term

Location: Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology

Apply by: 2020-04-23

 

Research and graduate education at the department of chemistry and molecular biology comprises a wide scientific field from the atomic and molecular levels all the way through cells to intact organisms. Much of the phenomena studied here impact on our natural environment and living systems. We participate in undergraduate programs in chemistry, molecular biology, medicinal chemistry, biology, marine sciences, and pharmacy.
In the molecular materials research group we construct molecules or molecular based systems that perform highly specialized functions to be used within material sciences. The competence of the group involves both the synthesis of complex molecules and the photophysical/electrical characterization of these molecular based systems. Most often we are working with organic molecules and even though each molecule is able to perform a task on its own, our aim is not to use the single molecules, but ensembles of molecules to create materials for the future. For more information see www.molecularmaterials.se.

Job assignments

You will pursue research at the cutting edge of chemistry, physics and materials science. The project will explore the phenomena of strong exciton photon coupling using organic molecules as well as triplet-triplet annihilation photon upconversion. Laboratory work will focus on substrate manufacturing and testing (using optical spectroscopy, steady state and time resolved). You will work independently within the context of the research group in molecular materials.

Qualifications

To qualify as a researcher, the applicant must have completed a Swedish doctoral degree or must have a foreign degree corresponding to a Swedish doctoral degree in the areas of chemistry of physics. Being an expert within optical spectroscopy (steady state and time resolved) of organic molecules is a demand. A high proficiency within the English language is also a demand. Having first author publications in well reputed journals is a merit. The application should be well versed within simulations, fitting and modeling of data acquired by time resolved spectroscopy. Previous experience within the fields of “strong exciton-photon coupling” and “sensitized triplet-triplet annihilation” is a merit.

Employment

The position is fixed term during  24 months, at the Department of Chemistry and Molecular Biology, starting in August 2020

For further information regarding the position

Contact: Karl Börjesson mail: karl.borjesson@gu.se
https://www.gu.se/english/about_the_university/job-opportunities/vacancies-details/?id=5772