The successful candidate will play a central role in the project "Gas-expanded liquids - new solvents for green analytical chemistry", which is funded by the Swedish Research Council. The project will be performed at the Center for Analysis and Synthesis (www.kilu.lu.se/cas), in collaboration with the Department of Chemical Engineering.

The project involves studying one for Analytical Chemistry entirely new type of solvent - gas-expanded liquids (GXLs). The research will focus on solubility studies, stability and diffusivity of polyphenolic substances in carbon dioxide-expanded ethanol, ethyl acetate and ethyl lactate; extraction and degradation kinetics; and the development of mathematical models that describe the processes.

The employee is expected to deliver results in line with expectations from the funder, and also to perform self-defined research. The person is expected to work with the project PI, but also with co-applicants on the project. Furthermore, the person is expected to take the initiative needed to ensure progress in the projects. The appointment is two years with a possible extension if further research funding is ensured.

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Applicants are expected to have a doctorate in chemistry or chemical engineering for only three years ago at the start of employment. It is desirable that applicants have credits from advanced courses in analytical chemistry. Furthermore, applicants are expected to have a solid experience of working with supercritical carbon dioxide technology, and also experience in building, repairing and/or troubleshoot instruments. Applicants are expected to have basic knowledge of numerical methods. Applicants are also expected to be proficient in extraction and chromatography theory from an analytical perspective. Applicants are expected to have published numerous articles in the area, several of which as a lead author. It is an advantage if the applicant has practical experience in extraction and HPLC-MS. It is also an advantage if the candidate has a basic knowledge of mass transfer and fluid dynamics.

The applicant is expected to have good English communication skills in speaking and writing. The role for the postdoc in this project involves working in a multidisciplinary team and the applicant should have good ability to work independently as well as in groups. Furthermore, we are looking for a person who is curious, achievement-oriented, structured and has a problem-solving analytical skills and a good self-insight.

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