Staff researcher in NMR spectrometry

There is a comprehensive research program at the Department of Organic Chemistry at Stockholm University (SU), which includes several areas of experimental and theoretical chemistry. The research includes metal catalysis, asymmetric synthesis, green chemistry, biomass conversion and carbohydrate research. The Department has a close collaboration with other Departments at SU and have a large collaboration network internationally. The Department will be included in a larger organization, called Department of Chemistry from January 2025.
More information about us, please visit: the Department of Organic Chemistry.

Main responsibilities

Management a considerable number of NMR spectrometers
Management implies drift, maintenance, operation of the NMR spectrometers, and development of NMR methods, as well as providing user help and administrating user fees
User help implies practical help to PhD candidates, postdoctoral fellows and researchers, as well as introduction of new users to the spectrometers
Supervision of undergraduate students regarding the NMR related tasks at the laboratory exercises is also included.

Qualification requirements

We are looking for you who have:

A PhD degree is required at one of the areas relevant for the employment (e.g. chemistry, physics or engineering subject)
Documented scientific, technical and instrument-based skills in using NMR spectroscopy
Documented practical knowledge in liquid state NMR spectroscopy, preferably of the organic-chemistry type.
Excellent communication skills and a service-minded attitude, as the above mentioned duties includes day by day contact with numerous active researchers in chemistry.

Experience of the implementation and development of new NMR methods, as well as experience with solid-state NMR are considered as advantages.

About the employment

This is a full-time, indefinite-term employment with a six-month probationary period. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. Start date as agreement.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of Department, Kálmán Szabo, kalman.j.szabo@su.se.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete and that it is submitted before the deadline.

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!