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Aalto University School of Chemical Technology is looking for a motivated doctoral candidate to join the bioproduct chemistry research group at the Department of Forest Products Technology. The work involves lignin nanoparticle production, surface modification and application.

The research in the group is dedicated to replacing fossil-oil based materials by renewable biomaterials from natural resources, such as forest biomass using green technologies. We strive for a more sustainable use of natural resources by increasing the use of renewable materials and developing energy efficient solutions. The Bioproduct group conduct interdisciplinary research on bio-based material science and surface chemistry of lignocellulosics. Efforts are laid on finding novel application possibilities for the main plant polymers; cellulose, lignin and hemicellulose. The approach to reach these goals is to focus on fundamental insight in surface chemistry of biomaterials at the nanoscale, with a special focus on interaction forces.

The group is well supplied with facilities for chemical analysis, surface analysis, adsorption, and particle size and charge analysis. Advanced use of atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a common theme in all research efforts in the group as well as other surface sensitive methods like microgravimetry (QCM-D), surface plasmon resonance (SPR) and x-ray photoelectron microscopy. In addition the group has access to the Nanomicroscopy center and other analytical facilities located at Otaniemi Campus.

We have recently developed a simple and sustainable method for preparation of colloidal (nanosized) lignin particles (Lievonen et al Green Chemistry 2016). The doctoral candidate would join the strong group of scientists focusing on this theme in the group. The candidate would work in a collaborative European project called “Zero-waste Lignin-cellulosic bio-refineries”.

M.Sc. in chemistry or equivalent strong knowledge in chemistry is a prerequisite. Knowledge of surface chemistry, bio-based material science or lignin chemistry are assets.

The work can start as soon as a suitable candidate is found. For more information regarding the position please contact:

Associate Professor Monika Österberg

monika.osterberg@aalto.fi,

ResearcherID: C-3929-2013

The applications are to be submitted through eRecruitment System (link 'Apply for this job' below) no later than September 11, 2016. Please do not send applications by email.

Application should include: CV, cover letter, contact information to two references and transcript of university studies.

The applicants must fulfill the admission requirements for the Aalto Doctoral Programme in Chemical Technology. More information on the general requirements and the Doctoral Programme in Chemical Technology: https://into.aalto.fi/display/endoctoralchem/Homepage

The application materials will not be returned. Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

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