Chemistry Department at Stockholm University

Chemikum, with over 200 employees, is one of the largest institutions at Stockholm University.

Research at Chemikum spans all areas of chemistry, including analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, inorganic and structural chemistry, as well as organic chemistry. The research projects range from theory to experiments, from pure basic research to more applied projects often focusing on sustainable chemistry, as well as advanced analytical methods for chemicals and materials. Chemikum has a well-developed research infrastructure with a variety of equipment and qualified support from staff researchers.

Chemikum is also responsible for undergraduate education in chemistry and three master's programs: analytical chemistry, sustainable chemistry, and organic chemistry. Doctoral education is conducted in five areas: analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and organic chemistry.

More information about us can be found at: https://www.su.se/kemikum/ (https://www.su.se/kemikum/)

Subject

Materials Chemistry with a focus on Organic Materials

Subject Description

Materials chemistry with a focus on organic materials includes the design, synthesis, processing, characterization, and modeling of polymer-based materials and organic-inorganic hybrid materials.

Job Responsibilities

Research as well as some teaching and supervision.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible for appointment as an assistant professor is someone who has obtained a doctoral degree or has a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. Primarily, the candidate should have obtained such a degree no more than seven years before the application deadline. However, those who obtained such a degree earlier may also be considered if there are special reasons. Special reasons refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, or other similar circumstances.

All teaching positions at Stockholm University require that the applicant has the ability to collaborate and is otherwise suitable to perform the tasks.

Assessment Criteria

Particular importance is placed on scientific competence. Some importance is also placed on pedagogical competence.

The scientific competence will primarily be assessed within the subject area of the position.

About the Position

The position of assistant professor is part of the university's career path ("tenure track") and is regulated by the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2024:673).

For this position, the assistant professor is employed indefinitely, but for a maximum of six years. The employment can be extended to a maximum of eight years if there are special reasons. Special reasons may include illness or parental leave.

After application and review, the assistant professor may be promoted to a permanent position as a university lecturer. Specific criteria for promotion from assistant professor to university lecturer are established by the Faculty Board for Natural Sciences.

Applications for promotion to university lecturer must be submitted to the faculty no later than nine months before the appointment as assistant professor expires.

Other Information

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and provides equal opportunities for all.

The faculty particularly welcomes applications from women, as the majority of teachers in the department are men.

The applicant is expected to be able to take on administrative and pedagogical tasks that require a good understanding of Swedish upon promotion.

The candidate is expected to show great potential to become an internationally recognized research leader in polymer-based materials and/or organic-inorganic hybrid materials. The candidate is expected to initiate and lead research projects.

What We Offer

With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interplay between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international setting and enjoy favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city.

Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Inquiries about the position can be made to the head of department, Professor Niklas Hedin, phone 08-16 24 17, niklas.hedin@su.se (mailto:niklas.hedin@su.se) or Professor Jiayin Yuan, phone 08-16 23 91, jiayin.yuan@su.se (mailto:jiayin.yuan@su.se).

Questions regarding the recruitment process can be directed to the administrator Mikael Stenberg, phone 08-16 20 86, mikael.stenberg@su.se (mailto:mikael.stenberg@su.se).

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete in accordance with the university's instructions and that it is received by the university no later than the application deadline.

Your application should be written in English, as it will be reviewed by international experts.

Teaching positions: https://www.su.se/polopoly_fs/1.735385.1716383853!/menu/standard/file/Instruktioner_Ansokan_Mall_Sv_240506.pdf (https://www.su.se/polopoly_fs/1.735385.1716383853!/menu/standard/file/Instruktioner_Ansokan_Mall_Sv_240506.pdf). The university's employment regulations, general instructions, and application template in Swedish can be found on the website: https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-på-su/att-söka-en-anställning (https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-p%C3%A5-su/att-s%C3%B6ka-en-anst%C3%A4llning).

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