2 Postdoc positions for Polymer related projects – Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU

The Polymer Centre within the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU seeks 2 post docs for a period of 24 months to work on polymer related projects. The positions are avaible as soon as possible.

The post docs are required for new projects within the Danish Polymer Centre. The positions include rheological characterization of monodisperse polymers, development of novel processes for thin elastomer film preparation and optimization of dispersion techniques of polymer-water emulsions.

Qualifications
Candidates for the position should have a master´s degree in chemical engineering, materials science, polymer technology or similar as well as a PhD within these fields.

Beside a strong commitment to research and performing experiments across scales (lab, pilot, full-scale), the candidates should also have extensive knowledge on polymers, both chemical and rheological characterization thereof as well as know basic polymer synthesis.

We offer
The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic multi-disciplinary research group, the Danish Polymer Centre, at the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at DTU, with strong focus on development of new materials and processing thereof. The candidates will furthermore work closely together with industrial partners.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed with the relevant union. The period of employment is 24 months.

Further information
For further information please contact Associate Professor Anne Ladegaard Skov, al@kt.dtu.dk.

You can read more about DTU Chemical Engineering on www.kt.dtu.dk/English.

Application
We must have your online application by 10 January 2013. Applications must be submitted as one pdf filecontaining all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link « Apply online, » fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts from MSc and PhD diploma
• List of publications

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.