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Position, project and requirements
The post-doctoral research scientist position is available in Wallenberg Wood Science Center,
Postdoc on nanostructure of wood. Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Ref.nr K-2010-0577
This subproject is within the “Engineered wood surfaces” team in WWSC, with wood cell wall structure studies and nanostructural wood modification effects as subproject activities. The team integrates expertise in polymer science, chemistry and wood science. The postdoc will develop a technology platform on nanostructural characterization of wood, modified wood and wood nanocomposites.
The selected candidate must hold a PhD in relevant discipline such as polymer science, forest products or materials science, and should be skilled in nano-scale microscopy techniques (FE-SEM, TEM, AFM).
Precedence should be given to applicants who have graduated three years, or less, before the time of expiration of applications for these posts.
Precedence should be given to applicants who have graduated three years, or less, before the time of expiration of applications for these posts.
Employment
The position is time limited (“tjänst” with full benefits) to one year with possible extension for a second year. Start date: According to agreement.
Application
The application should be sent by E-mail to: inpe@kth.se
Applications should be marked with the reference number K-2010-0577 and received at KTH no later than January 17, 2011.
Applications should be marked with the reference number K-2010-0577 and received at KTH no later than January 17, 2011.
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