Part Time Postdoctoral Researcher: Surface Physical Chemistry (natural materials), NanoGeoScience, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen
The NanoGeoScience group applies nanotechniques to investigate the interactions between fluids (water, oil, gas) and natural materials in soil, sediments and rocks and then uses the new, fundamental understanding to solve some of society’s problems, such as ensuring clean water, safer storage of waste, more oil from spent reservoirs, converting CO2 back to rocks and revealing the secrets of biomineralisation, i.e. how organisms make minerals, such as bones, teeth and shells. We are about 50 researchers and support staff working together in a dynamic, international and interdisciplinary environment. The NanoGeoScience team consists of chemists, physicists, biologists, geologists, mineralogists, mathematicians and engineers.
Requirements:
- PhD or equivalent in Chemistry, specialty in classical mineral-solution geochemistry
- extensive research experience in solution and surface chemistry in aqueous systems, speciation and surface complexation; species adsorption, incorporation; growth inhibition and enhancement
- solid experience as a research scientist and project leader
- expertise in thermodynamics and kinetics
- experience with samples from nature as well as model systems
- extensive experience in modelling geochemistry data; skills in programming
- interdisciplinary background, experience with natural (geological, biological, geochemical) materials
- solid mathematical background
- experience collaborating across disciplines and across countries
- experienced and effective in writing manuscripts
- experience guiding younger researchers, particularly PhD students and postdoctoral fellows
- interpersonal skills, effectiveness in teamwork
- excellent presentation skills; participation at international conferences
- preferably fluent in English
Duties include:
- carry out research projects alone or with other group members
- coordinate activities involving surface complexation and crystal growth
- lead projects aimed at understanding the fundamental properties and behaviour of mineral surfaces in contact with aqueous solution over temperatures and pressures common in the Earth's crust.
- guide, advise and teach students and postdoctoral fellows.
- interface with theoreticians and other experimentalists to produce interactive, cross-disciplinary research in the topics of the NanoGeoScience group portfolio
Employment Conditions
Terms of appointment and payment will be according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Salary will be based on the applicant’s background and experience. Terms and conditions of appointment will comply with the Circular on Job Structure from the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for Academic Employees in Denmark. Information about working conditions and taxes is available at http://workingconditions.ku.dk and http://ism.ku.dk/.
The position is for 4 years, funded by external grants and will be offered as a 30 to 40% position. Starting date: 15 March 2016 or soon thereafter.
The university wishes to have its staff reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background.
Application Details
Applicants will be selected for their research activity at an international level.
For more information, contact Section Administrator, M. Evers at +45 - 35334441 or evers@chem.ku.dk or Prof. S.L.S. Stipp, stipp@nano.ku.dk.
Applications must be submitted in English, at the university web site by clicking on SØG STILLINGEN below. Those sent directly by post or email will not be considered.
The application must include:
- full contact details (name, address, telephone and email) for 3 references
- CV (with full name, e-mail address and telephone number)
- a short statement about your research interests (no more than half a page)
The application must be received on or before 23 December 2015 at 11:59 pm Central European Time. Applications that arrive late or that are missing parts will not be
