Postdoctoral scholarship holder (EPR)

Departement: Departement Chemie
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The Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science is looking for a full-time(100%) postdoctoral scholarship holder in the field of physical chemistry - electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR).

Position

• You will conduct research in the framework of a multi-disciplinary project on coloured titania (True colours of titanium dioxide, for more details: https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/staff/sabine-vandoorslaer/research/). This project includes the synthesis and advanced characterization (both theoretical and experimental) of these titania for CO2 reduction and sensor applications. You will be performing the advanced spectroscopic analyses, mainly with different continuous-wave and pulsed electron paramagnetic resonance techniques. You will be working at the EPR facility in the BIMEF research group under the guidance of Prof. Sabine Van Doorslaer (https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/research-groups/bimef/facilities/epr-facility/)
• You will publish scientific papers related to the research project.
• You will interact with the other researchers in the project and assist in the supervision of PhD students in the project.
• You will participate in the provision of academic services: you will represent the research group both internally and externally, help to coordinate service projects, and so on.

Profile

• You hold a PhD in the field of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Physics (or you will have obtained it by the time you start work).
• You have a solid background in spectroscopic methods; a specific background in (pulsed) electron paramagnetic resonance is an advantage
• You have a good basic knowledge in materials sciences and inorganic chemistry; knowledge on titania materials and photocatalysis is an advantage.
• You enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• You can speak and write fluently in English.

What we offer

• We offer a full-time appointment as a postdoctoral scholarship holder for a period of 3 years;
• The planned start date is 1 November 2021 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will do most of your work at Campus Drie Eiken in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 15 September 2021(by midnight Brussels time). Click on the ’Apply’ button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter, your academic CV.
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure.
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. dr. Sabine Van Doorslaer (sabine.vandoorslaer@uantwerpen.be).

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