Postdoc in Sustainable biohybrid living materials and devices

Exciting postdoc opportunity in integrating photosynthetic living organisms in materials and devices.

Work assignments 

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop biohybrid living materials and devices based on photosynthetic organisms with responsive and evolving characteristics.
• Innovate methods for integrating photosynthetic components into material systems and devices with additive manufacturing.
• Functionalize biological components with technological and stimuli-responsive materials.
• Investigate how the living materials respond and evolve over time and their sustainability aspects.
• Collaborate closely with other members of the group and experts in organic chemistry and plant biology, engaging in interdisciplinary research.
• Network at international conferences and meetings and with an extended network of collaborators.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful research: Contribute to groundbreaking discoveries for next generation of materials and devices.
• Collaborative environment: Be part of a dynamic team of researchers dedicated to pushing the boundaries of bioengineering and materials science.
• Mentorship and career development: Receive guidance from experienced mentors, participate in relevant workshops.
• State-of-the-art facilities: Utilize our cutting-edge fabrication facilities and advanced growth facilities to support your research.
• Competitive salary: Postdocs are employed with a monthly salary of approximatley 41 500 SEK
• Health and social benefits: Free healthcare, 28-30 days paid holidays, sick leave, pension contribution.

Qualifications

The applicant should have a PhD and strong scientific background in materials science, bioengineering, biotechnology, (tissue, chemical) engineering, bioelectronics, plant biology or equivalent.

We are looking for a candidate who is / has:

• Academically Strong: Holds a relevant doctoral degree with a solid track record.
• Technical Proficiency: Expertise in bioengineering, additive manufacturing or stimuli repsonsive materials is a plus.
• Self-Motivated: Strongly self-driven with excellent problem-solving skills, ready to tackle complex challenges.
• Driven and Creative: Passionate about innovation and able to think outside the box.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Collaborative: Capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Organized: Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Excellent Communicator: Has strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability.

To be qualified to take employment as postdoc, you must have been awarded a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree.  This degree must have been awarded at the latest by the point at which LiU makes its decision to employ you.

It is considered advantageous if your doctoral degree is no older than three years at application deadline for this job. If there are special reasons for having an older doctoral degree – such as taking statutory leave – then these may be taken into consideration.

The workplace

Join us at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) at Linköping University, a world-renowned center for groundbreaking research in bioelectronics, energy devices, printed electronics, and nanooptics using organic materials. Our innovative work focuses on the dynamic coupling of ion and electron movement. At LOE, you’ll be part of a vibrant community of over 150 researchers, including professors, senior and junior scientists, fellow postdocs and PhD students. Our collaborative environment is multidisciplinary, fostering creativity and innovation. http://liu.se/loe

You will work within the Electronic Plants group, led by Senior Associate Professor Eleni Stavrinidou. This interdisciplinary team is driven by a passion for interfacing plants and technology to address societal needs and satisfy scientific curiosity. Our main research directions include:

• Bioelectronic Technologies: Developing cutting-edge bioelectronic tools to advance plant science, aiming for sustainable food production and resilient crops that can withstand climate change.
• Biohybrid Systems: Exploring and harnessing biological structures and processes to create biohybrid systems and living materials. These innovations are designed to develop sustainable technologies with unique characteristics. 

Join us and contribute to impactful research that bridges the gap between materials science and biology.

Read more at: https://liu.se/en/research/laboratory-of-organic-electronics/electronic-plants

Our campus is located close to the river "Motala ström" in the central parts of Norrköping.

The employment

This employment is a temporary contract of two years with the possibility of extension up to a total maximum of three years. The employment is full-time.

Starting date by agreement.

Salary and employment benefits

The university applies individual salaries. A typical starting salary for Postdocs are 41 500 SEK/month.

More information about employee benefits is available here.

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button. Your application must be received no later than November 11, 2024. 
 
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered. 

In the application portal CV and cover letter must be added as attachments. In the cover letter you must clearly state why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications fit the position description.
 
In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent.