Post doctor (2 years) in Printed Electronics

The Department of Physics is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join “The Organic Photonics and Electronics Group” (web: Home - OPEG umu at Umeå University, Sweden. You will be part of a focused effort for the development of light-emitting electrochemical cells (LECs) for practical applications. The LEC is a novel and functional complement to the LED and the OLED since it can:
·       deliver bright area or easily patterned light emission at low voltage,
·       be thin, lightweight and flexible,
·       be fabricated in its entirety by cost-efficient ambient-air printing,
·       be highly sustainable (free from toxic and rare compounds, energy-efficient fabrication, practical recycling). 

Your primary task will be to either design and develop solution-processable emissive materials for inkjet printing, or to develop and tune the inkjet-printing process and the inks for the fabrication of functional LEC devices.

For information on relevant background research, please refer to our earlier publications: doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-24761-x and doi.org/10.1002/ente.201402201

Why Join?
·        Innovative Research: Contribute to cutting-edge research that aims to revolutionize how light-emission devices can be fabricated and utilized.
·        Professional Growth: Access to state-of-the-art facilities, funding for conferences, and professional development.
·        Collaborative Environment: Work in a dynamic and supportive team with ongoing collaborations with leading groups in academia and a direct connection to industry.
·        Quality of Life: Enjoy the vibrant cultural scene and beautiful natural surroundings of Umeå.

For more information about the group and our research, please visit: www.opeg-umu.com.

Qualifications  
To be appointed under the agreement on fixed-term employment as a postdoctoral fellow, the candidate is required to have completed a PhD degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a PhD degree. This requirement must be fulfilled no later than at the time of the appointment decision. 

To be appointed under the postdoctoral agreement, priority should be given to candidates who completed their degree, in accordance with what is stipulated in the paragraph above, no later than three years ago. If there are special reasons, candidates who completed their doctoral degree earlier than that may also be eligible. Special reasons include absence due to illness, parental leave, appointments of trust in trade union organisations, military service or similar circumstances, as well as clinical practice or other forms of appointment/assignment relevant to the subject area. 

The PhD degree should be in Materials Science, Experimental Physics, Organic or Printed Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 

Additional requirements
·       Documented experience with solution-based printing and/or coating methods for fabrication of devices.
·       Documented experience with development of inks for solution-based fabrication of OLEDs or LECs.
·       Strong proficiency in written and spoken English.
·       Demonstrated early career achievements, including scientific publications.
·       Special consideration will be given to candidates with documented experience with inkjet printing.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary position for up to two (2) years. The employment starts March 1, 2025 or according to agreement.

Application procedure
Your application should be in written in English (preferably) or Swedish and in the form of PDF files, and it should be submitted through our electronic recruitment system, Varbi. Log in to the system and apply via the button at the bottom of this page. 

Required documents:
·        Curriculum vitae (CV) including a full list of publications.
·        Personal letter (1-3 pages) presenting your qualifications, research interests, motivation for application and future professional goals.
·        Electronic copy of your PhD thesis.  
·        Certified copies of degrees, grades, and other relevant certificates.
·        Contact information to two persons willing to act as references.

Application deadline February 2nd, 2025. 

Contact information  
For questions, please contact Professor Ludvig Edman, email: ludvig.edman@umu.se or 
Dr. Christian Larsen, email: christian.larsen@umu.se

We look forward to receiving your application!