Organic electronics researchers at LOE, Linköping University. Photo:Thor Balkhed
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PhD student in material science - Soft electronic solid-state cooling
Do you want to participate in a project that aims at developing an alternative cooling technology based on soft electronic solid-state cooling? Air conditioning currently accounts for 10 % of global electricity use and is one of the major drivers for global growth in electricity demand and the International Energy Agency (IEA) has therefore identified cooling technology as a key area for reducing emissions and climate change. Vapor compression refrigeration systems are today dominating the market, but they are associated with several issues including cost, efficiency, safety, greenhouse gases, and space. The combination of soft electronics and polymeric caloric materials will be explored and developed, with the aim of substantially improving the efficiency and adiabatic temperature change in polymeric caloric materials. The project includes a wide range of activities from material and conceptual development to device design, fabrication and characterization.
Read more here: PhD student in material science - Soft electronic solid-state cooling.
Applications deadline: November 8th, 2024.
Postdoc in Polymer Chemistry towards Green Materials from Lignin
We are looking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher in polymer chemistry with a focus on green materials from lignin. You will work on developing new green chemical modifications of lignin for biocomposites in collaboration with research groups at Linköping University and KTH. The project, which is connected to the Wallenberg Wood Science Center, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable material solutions from forest resources. Your research will play a crucial role in shaping the environmentally friendly materials of the future. Read more here: Postdoc in Polymer Chemistry towards Green Materials from Lignin. Applications deadline: November 8th, 2024.
Postdoc in Sustainable biohybrid living materials and devices
Exciting postdoc opportunity in integrating photosynthetic living organisms in materials and devices.
Are you passionate about developing the next generation sustainable technologies? Join us in pioneering research that aims to harness the power of photosynthetic organisms.
We are seeking a motivated and creative postdoctoral researcher to join our cutting-edge project aimed at developing photosynthetic living materials and devices. Our goal is to revolutionize materials science by creating materials that have living characteristics, such as responsiveness, adaptation and evolution paving the way for innovative applications and a more sustainable future. Read more here: Postdoc in Sustainable biohybrid living materials and devices. Applications deadline: November 11th, 2024.
Postdoc in radical OLED fabrication and characterization
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop new organic luminescent radicals (OLRs) with exciting applications in OLED technology, sensors, and security labeling. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference and be part of the technology of the future!
This research project focuses on rational design and synthesis of polyaromatic macroheterocycles called hetero[8]circulenes as precursors for novel class of OLRs. Among expected advantages of hetero[8]circulene-based OLRs there are colour tunability (incl. blue emission), high chemical, thermal and electrical stability, sustainability of reagents and low cost price. Current project aims to develop a general theory of radical emission based on modern quantum-chemical approaches (including calculations of radiative doublet-doublet fluorescence and doublet-quartet phosphorescence and of non-radiative doublet-doublet internal conversion and inter-system crossing pathways of dissipation of the excitation energy), to synthesize series of fully conjugated hetero[8]circulenes and corresponding radicals based on the results of rational design and to fabricate the OLED devices based on these radicals. Read more here: Postdoc in radical OLED fabrication and characterization. Applications deadline: November 15th, 2024.
Postdoc in organic energy materials
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join us in developing the sustainable energy solutions of the future. Through innovative research in flow batteries and hydrogen electrolyzers, we create efficient and scalable technologies for a greener future.
In the research unit of Organic Energy Materials (OEM) we design organic materials with a specific function for energy transport, conversion or storage. One key advantage of organic materials is that they are composed of atomic elements of high natural abundancy; which is highly relevant for mass implementation of energy technology. Energy devices can be separated into conversion and storage devices. Both types can be designed to operate as solid state or electrochemical devices. Read more here: Postdoc in organic energy materials. Applications deadline: November 21th, 2024.
PhD in material science – Theory and principles of organic luminescent radicals
We are seeking a PhD student for an exciting research project on organic luminescent radicals (OLRs) for advanced applications in OLED technology, sensors, and security marking. Join a dynamic research environment and help develop the technology of the future!
Current project aims, among others, to develop a general theory of radical emission based on modern quantum-chemical approaches (including calculations of radiative doublet-doublet fluorescence and doublet-quartet phosphorescence and of non-radiative doublet-doublet internal conversion and inter-system crossing pathways of dissipation of the excitation energy). The PhD studies will thus include computational modelling of structure and optical properties of organic luminescent radicals by using quantum-chemical methods like density functional theory (DFT), time-dependent DFT, ab-initio approximations (like CASPT2) etc. The studies will be performed in a highly collaborative research environment with involvement of experts in organic synthesis and OLED fabrication from host group. Read more here: PhD in material science – Theory and principles of organic luminescent radicals. Applications deadline: November 22nd, 2024.
Postdoc in Polymer Nanofibers for Solar Fuels Photocatalysis
Exciting postdoc opportunity for an organic chemist! Want to use your synthesis skills to help in the development of renewable energy technologies? We are seeking a motivated and creative postdoctoral researcher to join our cutting-edge project aimed at developing crystallisable polymer nanofibers for photocatalytic water splitting and CO2 reduction.
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.Read more here: Postdoc in Polymer Nanofibers for Solar Fuels Photocatalysis. Application deadline: December 2nd, 2024.
PhD in ultra-stable COFs for battery membrane technologies
Exciting PhD opportunity in Organic Materials Chemistry! Want to use your synthesis and analysis skills to help in the development of renewable energy technologies? We are seeking a motivated and creative PhD researcher to join our cutting-edge project aimed at developing ultra-stable covalent organic framework ion-transport membranes. These materials will be developed for a range of ion separation applications including redox-flow battery membranes. Help develop the next generation of porous, highly conductive membranes to replace PFAs!
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 here: PhD in ultra-stable COFs for battery membrane technologies. Applications deadline: December 2nd, 2024.
Postdoc scholarship in synthesis of functionalized conjugated polymers
for stable doping of organic semiconductors
Do you love organic/polymer synthesis, physical crosslinking and colors? Join us in our research to harness the power of chaos through chemistry!
We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral scholar to join the KAW-funded project aimed at developing stable doping for organic semiconductors. The goal is to develop stable conducting plastics that can find their way into many different electronic applications, such as solar cells, thermoelectrics or electrochemical transistors.
Read more: Postdoc scholarship in synthesis of functionalized conjugated polymers for stable doping of organic semiconductors.Applications deadline: November 15th, 2024.
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For general inquiries or if you are interested in doing diploma (master's) work in organic electronics, feel free to contact the group leaders directly (see LOE's contact page).
