Job Posting for the Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg
In principle, full-time positions may be split into two or more part-time positions, provided that there are no bureaucratic or legal obstacles. Preference will be given to severely disabled applicants in the case of equal qualifications.
The department offering the position is liable for the content of this job posting.
The human resources department of the administrative board is in charge of the employment process.
A post-doctoral research position is available at the Institute of Forest Utilization Post doctoral Research Associate Position in Bio-based Polymers and Nanocomposites Fulltime position, start date: 01.01.2011 A post-doctoral research position is available at the Institute of Forest Utilization at the University of Freiburg starting January 2011 for an initial contract of 2 years. The position and salaries are consistent with the E13- academic researcher’s scale in Germany with the specific level depending upon experience.
The post-doctoral student will lead a research project in partnership with industry aimed at developing high performance nanocellulose -based thermosetting adhesives for wood-based products. The candidate will also have the flexibility to initiate any research project for the valorization of woody biomass through material development (eg: valorization of lignin in polymers). Besides these research activities, the candidate is expected to participate in regular academic activities including student advising, teaching, grant proposal writing and communications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Required & Preferred Qualifications and Experience
A PhD/Doctorate in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Wood Science or any related field is required. Individuals with good experience in wet chemistry laboratory work and wood-based materials together with a good balance of practical/ academic skills are preferred. Excellent communication skills in English are required. Fluency in German is also greatly appreciated.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Marie-Pierre Laborie and email their application package, preferably as one single pdf file, by Oct 18th, 2010. The application package should include i) a letter of motivation describing your research experience in the field (2 p. max), ii) a detailed resume, iii) a list of publications and communications, iv) copies of 2 most significant/relevant publications, v) contact information of 3 referees.See further informations at www.fobawi.uni-freiburg.de
The contract is a fixed-term contract for 2 years . The salary will be determined in accordance with E 13. Please send applications including the usual documentation to the following address by 31.10.2010.
Applications should be marked with the reference number 7269 Prof. Marie-Pierre Laborie
PhD
Institute of Forest Utilization and Work Sciences
Uni. Freiburg
Werthmanstr. 6
79085 Freiburg im Breisgau
GERMANY
fobawi@fobawi.uni-freiburg.de
+49 (0)761-203 97617
For further information, please contact Prof. Marie-Pierre Laborie, PhD at Tel. +49 (0)761-203 97617 or E-mail fobawi@fobawi.uni-freiburg.de
In principle, full-time positions may be split into two or more part-time positions, provided that there are no bureaucratic or legal obstacles. Preference will be given to severely disabled applicants in the case of equal qualifications.
The department offering the position is liable for the content of this job posting.
The human resources department of the administrative board is in charge of the employment process.
A post-doctoral research position is available at the Institute of Forest Utilization Post doctoral Research Associate Position in Bio-based Polymers and Nanocomposites Fulltime position, start date: 01.01.2011 A post-doctoral research position is available at the Institute of Forest Utilization at the University of Freiburg starting January 2011 for an initial contract of 2 years. The position and salaries are consistent with the E13- academic researcher’s scale in Germany with the specific level depending upon experience.
The post-doctoral student will lead a research project in partnership with industry aimed at developing high performance nanocellulose -based thermosetting adhesives for wood-based products. The candidate will also have the flexibility to initiate any research project for the valorization of woody biomass through material development (eg: valorization of lignin in polymers). Besides these research activities, the candidate is expected to participate in regular academic activities including student advising, teaching, grant proposal writing and communications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
Required & Preferred Qualifications and Experience
A PhD/Doctorate in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Wood Science or any related field is required. Individuals with good experience in wet chemistry laboratory work and wood-based materials together with a good balance of practical/ academic skills are preferred. Excellent communication skills in English are required. Fluency in German is also greatly appreciated.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Marie-Pierre Laborie and email their application package, preferably as one single pdf file, by Oct 18th, 2010. The application package should include i) a letter of motivation describing your research experience in the field (2 p. max), ii) a detailed resume, iii) a list of publications and communications, iv) copies of 2 most significant/relevant publications, v) contact information of 3 referees.See further informations at www.fobawi.uni-freiburg.de
The contract is a fixed-term contract for 2 years . The salary will be determined in accordance with E 13. Please send applications including the usual documentation to the following address by 31.10.2010.
Applications should be marked with the reference number 7269 Prof. Marie-Pierre Laborie
PhD
Institute of Forest Utilization and Work Sciences
Uni. Freiburg
Werthmanstr. 6
79085 Freiburg im Breisgau
GERMANY
fobawi@fobawi.uni-freiburg.de
+49 (0)761-203 97617
For further information, please contact Prof. Marie-Pierre Laborie, PhD at Tel. +49 (0)761-203 97617 or E-mail fobawi@fobawi.uni-freiburg.de
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