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We are now seeking a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Thin Film Physics, located at the Unit of Thin Film Science, for research on two-dimensional metalene materials, which were recently discovered in Linköping.

This recruitment is linked to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE). WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest investment in materials science in Sweden ever and will involve significant research investments at Sweden's leading universities over the course of 10 years. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science.

Read more: https://wise-materials.org (https://wise-materials.org)

Young researchers recruited to the WISE program will be part of the WISE Graduate School, an ambitious nationwide program with seminars, courses, research visits, and other activities to promote a strong multidisciplinary and international network among PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and industry.

Your Responsibilities

The position primarily involves fundamental research in coating processes to create ultra-thin (two-dimensional monolayer thick) films of noble metals, known as metalenes, such as gold, iridium, and platinum. Publication in scientific journals and presentations at international conferences are also part of the position.

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will primarily conduct research. Teaching may also be included in the responsibilities, but at most one-fifth of the working time.

Your Qualifications

To be eligible for the position as a postdoctoral researcher, you must have obtained a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. Your degree must be obtained no later than at the time the employment decision is made.

It is advantageous if your degree was obtained no more than three years before the application deadline for this position. If there are special reasons, someone who obtained their doctoral degree earlier may also be considered, for example, due to various types of statutory leave.

You must have obtained a Swedish doctoral degree in relevant subjects such as materials science, preferably with a focus on thin films, or have a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent.

Qualifications:

• Practical and theoretical proficiency at a high level in vacuum-based thin film synthesis, especially magnetron sputtering.
• Knowledge of physical metallurgy regarding phase diagrams, phase transformations, and atomic diffusion.
• Experience in material characterization, particularly with XRD, XPS, AFM, SEM, FIB, and TEM.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills demonstrated through publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• High motivation, problem-solving ability, and teamwork skills.
• Fluent communication in English (written and spoken).

Your Workplace

You will work in the Department of Thin Film Physics, located at the Unit of Thin Film Science.

About the Employment

The position is a fixed-term appointment for two years with the possibility of extension for a total employment period of no more than three years. The postdoctoral position is full-time.

Start date according to agreement.

Salary and Benefits

The university applies individual salary setting; please state your salary expectations in your application.

Read more about employee benefits here.

Union Contacts

Information about union contacts can be found in the Help for Applicants section.

Application

You apply for this position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than March 1, 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

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