Assistant Professor of ElectrochemistryLund University, LTH,Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition. Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset. The Department of Chemistry at Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, invites applications for a position as an Assistant Professor in Electrochemistry with a focus on battery materials. Description of the workplace Lund University is now opening a position as Assistant Professor in Electrochemistry with focus on battery materials, associated with the COMPEL platform. This position involves research and teaching within the subject area of Electrochemistry, with a focus on battery materials, i.e., inorganic and/or polymeric materials employed as electrodes and electrolytes. The position will be placed at the Department of Chemistry at Lund University. The recruited Assistant Professor will receive funding for one PhD student and one postdoctoral fellow, as well as funds for equipment. Lund University is currently expanding and strengthening the material science research to develop one of Europe’s future top materials science centres. Our profile covers a broad range of materials science research, including strong links to our new world-class infrastructures, the Max IV synchrotron and European Spallation Source (ESS). It is in this context that the Department of Chemistry is seeking an Assistant Professor to expand our materials research into new long-term research directions. The Department of Chemistry conducts research in all core areas of chemistry with a broad theme of research for a sustainable society. Potential synergies between the current position and key research areas within the department include synthesis and characterisation of organic, inorganic and polymer molecules and materials for catalysis, photovoltaics, energy storage and conversion applications, among other areas. Of particular relevance is material design and synthesis, as well as understanding of the interplay between material structure and properties, chemical and physical processes, and application performance. Advanced characterization of material properties by, e.g., electron microscopy and X-ray spectroscopy (in particular at the synchrotron MAX IV) is also a focal area of the Department. COMPEL, "COMPetence for the ELectrification of the transport system", is a strategic initiative by the Swedish government, aimed at strengthening research and educational environments within battery technology and electrification. Within COMPEL, the three institutions - Chalmers University of Technology, Lund University, and Uppsala University – in consultation with Swedish industry, deepen their collaboration with the aim of strengthening Sweden's position in battery technology contributing to the electrification of the transport sector, and related areas. The three institutions aim to enhance research and education in the battery sector to ensure strong research in battery technology supporting that electrification of the transport sector is maintained and further developed in Sweden. Research within COMPEL spans the entire battery value chain: materials research, research on new cell concepts and cell manufacturing, battery systems and system integration, recycling, and safety. At Lund University with the Faculty of Engineering (LTH), COMPEL is a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing research environments in battery technology and electrification, in a manner that complements relevant research at other institutions and builds on our strengths. COMPEL at Lund University initially includes researchers from ten departments, and three areas of research have been identified for strategic development: materials research, integration of batteries with power electronics, and safe energy storage. On the educational side, the number of students in several of the Master programs is being increased, and the course offerings related to battery technology and electrification are being strengthened. Subject Subject description Work duties Work duties include:
Qualification requirements Primary consideration should be given to someone who has been awarded a doctorate or achieved the equivalent competence within five years of the deadline for application for employment as an assistant professor. However, someone who has been awarded a doctorate or achieved the equivalent expertise at an earlier date may also be considered if there are special grounds. Special grounds are sick leave, parental leave or other similar circumstances. Assessment criteria
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The extent to which the applicant, through their experience and skills, may complement and strengthen ongoing research, undergraduate education, departmental innovation, and how they can contribute to the future development of the department will also be taken into consideration. Terms of employment We offer Instructions on how to apply ***************************************************************** Promotion to Senior Lecturer in Electrochemistry with a focus on Battery Materials Qualification requirements
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