PhD student in Experimental Physics with Specialization in Organic Electronics at Umeå University - Befattningen är under tillsättning eller redan tillsatt, och det är inte längre möjligt att lämna in en ansökan

The Department of Physics is now looking for a PhD student in experimental physics, with a focus on organic electronics.

Project description
The PhD project comprises the study and development of a novel technology in organic electronics: a light-emitting electrochemical cell (LEC). Through basic studies of dynamic doping and light emission in thin semiconducting films, in combination with applied material and device development, the goal is a flexible, efficient and uniquely sustainable emissive LEC device, which enables new and important applications. The PhD project will be executed in The Organic Photonics and Electronics Group, and information on the group's ongoing activities can be found at: www.opeg-umu.com

As a PhD student your main task is to perform research and to participate in PhD courses so that a PhD degree will be awarded. The job tasks may include teaching and other institutional work (up to a maximum of 20%). The employment is time limited to four years of full-time work or up to five years if part-time teaching is performed.

Qualifications
To fulfil the general entry requirements, the applicant must have qualifications equivalent to a completed degree at second-cycle level, or completed course requirements of at least 240 ECTS credits including at least 60 ECTS credits at second-cycle level.

To fulfil the specific entry requirements to be admitted for studies at third-cycle level within the subject of experimental physics, the applicant is required to have completed courses within the field of physics comprising at least 120 credits. For this position up to 30 of these 120 credits can consist of courses in Chemistry.

The award of corresponding credits in another credit system can also be considered a fulfillment of the competence requirements.

These requirements must be met at the time of employment, but not at the time of application.

Additional requirements for the position are:
· Strong skills in English, as regards to both oral and written communication.
· Experience with experimental research, especially within the subject area of organic electronics, is considered a merit.

It is further of uttermost importance that you exhibit a strong motivation for research in general and the PhD project in particular, that you are interested in both experimental and theoretical research tasks, and that you are goal oriented and capable of leading projects independently and in collaboration with other researchers. Since the research environment is multidisciplinary and multicultural, you are expected to be interested and thrive in collaborations within a dynamic setting.  

The application
The application must include:
· A letter that distinctly and clearly describes your qualifications, research interests and motivation for application.
· A curriculum vitae.
· Certified copies of diplomas and completed university courses with grades.
· A copy of the examination project and potential publications. If the examination project is not complete at the time of application, it is possible to submit a draft.
· Contact information of three reference persons.

Other information
The closing date for application is 2023-06 -15. The applications must be submitted via our e-recruitment system Varbi. The application must be in English (preferred) or Swedish. All documents must be uploaded in pdf-format. 

The employment is time limited to four years of full-time studies, with starting time as soon as possible. The salary placement follows the established practice for doctoral employment at Umeå University. According to the Higher Education Ordinance, the decision on employment cannot be appealed.

For further information, please contact Professor Ludvig Edman by e-mail: ludvig.edman@umu.se

We look forward to receiving your application!