Postdoctoral Position in Ion-exchange Membranes at KIST e-Chemical Team
- Employer
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) – e-Chemical Team
- Location
- Seoul (KR)
- Salary
- Up to KRW 48,000,000 (~$37,000) per year + benefits
- Closing date
- Feb 5, 2023
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- Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Chemistry, Renewable Energy, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Postdoc
- Organization Type
- Govt.
A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Koh Research Group (kohgroup.org) of the e-Chemical Team at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST). We are looking for a highly-motivated, self-driven individual to work in the field of ion-exchange membranes for electrochemical CO2 reduction. The e-Chemical Team at KIST consists of seven groups that focus on essential topics for electrochemical conversion of CO2 and biomass-derived organic materials using renewable electricity. These include ion-exchange membranes, polymeric binders, electrocatalysts, reactors for the electrochemical applications. The project will be carried out in collaboration with the groups of KIST e-Chemical Team (e-chemical.org).
Job overview:
- One-year renewable position
- On-site work at KIST in Seoul, South Korea
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on ion-exchange membranes (IEMs) for CO2 reduction, including synthesis of new polymers and fabrication/analyses of IEMs;
- Design experiments, accumulate and analyze data in the lab;
- Communicate well through well-documented reports and oral presentations;
- Publish high-quality papers;
- Collaborate with the group members;
- Manage the purchase and/or fabrication of equipment, supplies, and chemicals;
- Perform minor organizational tasks.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or in other related fields
- Good command of written and spoken English
- Ability to collaborate and communicate well with others
- Excellent research skills and publication record
- Strong background in ion-exchange membranes and/or polymer chemistry and/or electrochemistry
Place of work:
- 5, Hwarang-ro 14-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, 02792 South Korea
Group Websites:
- Koh Research Group: https://kohgroup.org
- e-Chemical Team: https://e-chemical.org
Applications can be sent to Dr. Jai Hyun Koh at jhkoh@kist.re.kr
- CV
- Cover letter
- Names and contact information of at least two references
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