Project overview
This research venture, lead by prof. Bo Albinsson, is directed towards increasing the efficiency of solar energy devices by exploiting new classes of dye-system for transforming the solar light spectrum to better fit the solar energy materials. In this project we will combine singlet fission materials with supramolecular cage compounds with the aim of driving demanding 2-electron transfer reactions using single photons. The development of the supramolecular cages will be done in collaboration with Angela Gromet´s research group at Chalmers university of technology. The aim of the project is to turn the research ideas about these physical phenomena into successful practice in solar energy technologies.
The division of chemistry and biochemistry has around 60 employees, including doctoral students and postdoctoral research fellows. Research at the division covers physical chemistry including ultrafast optical spectroscopy, biophysical chemistry, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry.
This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE, wise-materials.org). WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden and will encompass major efforts at Sweden’s foremost universities over the course of 10 years. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science.
Read more: https://wise-materials.org
All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE Graduate School, https://wise-materials.org/research/graduate-school, an ambitious nationwide program of seminars, courses, research visits, and other activities to promote a strong multi-disciplinary and international network between PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and industry.
A few recent relevant publications from our research group:
(1) Ringström, R.; Schroeder, Z. W.; Mencaroni, L.; Chabera, P.; Tykwinski, R. R.; Albinsson, B. Triplet Formation in a 9,10-Bis(phenylethynyl)anthracene Dimer and Trimer Occurs by Charge Recombination Rather than Singlet Fission. J Phys Chem Lett 2023, 14 (35), 7897-7902.
(2) Ringström, R.; Edhborg, F.; Schroeder, Z. W.; Chen, L.; Ferguson, M. J.; Tykwinski, R. R.; Albinsson, B. Molecular rotational conformation controls the rate of singlet fission and triplet decay in pentacene dimers. Chem Sci 2022, 13 (17), 4944-4954.
The department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is one of the largest departments at Chalmers. We represent a broad field of fundamental and applied research and education within chemistry and chemical engineering. Our research activities reach from fundamental chemistry, chemistry at the interface of biology and medicine, materials science, renewable energy, to chemical engineering processing, material recycling, nuclear chemistry, as well as theory and modelling. We are committed to teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, as well as postgraduate level. Academic freedom, interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship and making societal impact, are key factors in our work. We strive to offer an environment where you can combine world leading research and teaching with a good work-life balance.
Major responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this postdoc position will include to:
• Develop the integration of singlet fission materials with supramolecular cage compounds.
• Characterize the materials with femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy and realize 2-electron transfer reactions triggered by a single photon.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position, you must hold a doctoral degree in fields related to chemistry or physics awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline (according to the current agreement with the Swedish Agency for Government Employers). Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service. You need to have hands-on experience with various spectroscopic techniques such as time-correlated single photon counting and femtosecond transient absorption used to characterize the molecular systems and devices. You are highly motivated, energetic and have a problem solving/creative attitude.
Experience with developing optical instrumentation is meritorious.
As Chalmers is a workplace with high international influence you have to speak and write English fluently.
Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.
We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
Application procedure
The application should be marked with 20240514 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
• Two references that we can contact.
Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus
Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.
Application deadline: 1 December, 2024
For questions, please contact:
Professor Bo Albinsson, Physical Chemistry
Phone +46 31 772 30 44
e-mail: balb@chalmers.se
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