Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Vienna
- Department
- Institute of Organic Chemistry
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Organic chemistry
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Austria
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 30
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
To address the need of developing a palette of engineered, reproducible colorless-to-color electrochromic materials for ultra-low power display application, this PhD project aims at developing a family of non-conjugated polynorbornenes obtained via Ring Opening Metathesis Polymerization (ROMP) of norbornene monomers equipped with electrochromic chromophore appendages. Besides the synthetic advantage of functionalizing norbornene derivatives and precisely controlling their polymerization, this project is conceptualized to achieve colorless-to-color transition. Indeed, being non-conjugated, the polynorbornene will not have a coloration in the neutral state. If the chosen electrochromes are also non-colored in the same conditions, the whole system will be transparent in the inactivated device. Thanks to the synthetic control, expansion of the color scope, screening of the degree of polymerization, establishment of reproducible protocols and underpinning of property/performance relationships could also be achieved. During this PhD the candidate will have the possibility of developing cutting-edge synthesis as well as develop methodologies for the application of the produced compounds in printed electronic industrial process lines.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Organic chemistry
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- You hold an MSc degree or equivalent in chemistry, or a related field.
- Previous experience working with organic synthesis and purification methods required.
- Previous experience with spectroscopic analytical platforms and formulation will be advantageous.
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, as well as the ability to critically analyse scientific literature.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (IELTS score = 6.5).
- Strong problem-solving skills and passion for science.
- Ability to work independently on your field of expertise and collaborate in a research team.
- Great sense of thoroughness and organization.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Chemistry » Organic chemistry
Additional Information
• Access to excellent research expertise, state-of-the-art facilities and mentorship, enabling unique research possibilities.
• Opportunities for continuous personal and professional development, along with flexible working hours.
• A stimulating and intellectually rewarding environment in an international team
• A central working location in one of the world's most livable cities.
• Highly competitive salary (salary for this position according to salary group B1 of the Austrian university pay scale).
Applicants should email a cover letter, a CV, a short summary of the research accomplishments, and names of two references to: jobs.orgchem@univie.ac.at
Applicants will be evaluated on an on-going basis. We reserve the right to close the application as soon as we receive a satisfactory number of applications.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University of Vienna
- Country
- Austria
- City
- Vienna
- Postal Code
- 1090
- Street
- Währinger Str. 38
- Geofield
Where to apply
- jobs.orgchem@univie.ac.at
Contact
- City
- Vienna
- Website
- Street
- Währinger Strasse
- polyxeni.bozatzi@univie.ac.at
- Phone
- 01427752144