The University of Turku is a world-class multidisciplinary research university that offers interesting challenges and a unique vantage point to national and international research and education. University of Turku is extending its research to materials and mechanical engineering, and from the beginning of this year, a Faculty of Technology was started and with it Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and new research position in that field is now opened.

We are looking for a fixed-term postdoctoral researcher in the field of TADF-based organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). The task of the postdoctoral researcher lasts 21 months with the possibility of an extension. The starting time for this position would be 01.09.2021, or upon mutual agreement, and the contract duration will be until 31^st of May 2023.

If you are an expert in fabricating high-efficiency organic light emitting diodes and have an entrepreneurial spirit, you belong to our team! We are looking for individuals that can take initiatives and have hands-on experience on thermally activated delay fluorescent (TADF) materials. Bonus points to those who have worked on the electrical and optical characterization of OLEDs.

The Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering of the University of Turku is looking for 1 postdoctoral researcher to join the group of Luminous Materials and Devices (LMD) lead by Prof. Konstantinos Daskalakis. You will take part in a Business Finland Research to Business project, which focuses on developing white TADF OLEDs by utilizing novel photonic architectures. 

We are an international group with numerous contacts from around the globe. Being a member of our team will allow you to grow your network substantially.

Requirements:

The postdoctoral researcher positions is required to have an Engineering Physics or Material Science background and knowledge of fabrication of TADF based OLEDs via Vacuum Thermal Evaporation.

The qualification requirements of the positions are stated in the University of Turku rules of Procedure. A person selected for the post of postdoctoral researcher is required to have a doctoral degree and the ability to do independent scientific work as well as having the necessary teaching skills.  The doctoral degree must be completed by the end of the application period. We also expect that you have publications in international peer-reviewed journals of your domain. Since the work will be conducted in an international environment, fluent oral and written communication skills in English are required. The qualification requirements of the position are stated in the University of Turku Rules of Procedure: https://www.utu.fi/fi/yliopisto/organisaatio

We offer: The Unit of Materials Engineering offers a young and dynamic community. We support team players to reach their best potential and we give the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a diverse operating environment. We are committed to taking care of your well-being at work and the functionality of your daily life, e.g. flexible working hours and our welfare services.

The salaries are determined in accordance with the University salary system for teaching and research personnel. For a postdoctoral researcher, the salary is at levels 4-6 on the job demands chart, where the task-specific salary component is 2591,28 - 3498,98 -euros per month. In addition, a personal work performance component will be paid in both cases. The personal performance component is 6% – 50% of the task-specific base salary. There is a trial period of six (6) months.

Applications must be submitted by Monday 5^th of July at 23.59, using the electronic application form of the University of Turku at the following address: https://www.utu.fi/en/university/come-work-with-us/open-vacancies The link to the application system is at the beginning of this announcement (Apply for the job). Applications should include a CV, a list of publications, degree diplomas and a motivation letter. Please provide also the names and contact details of two professional references on your motivation letter. In your application, you can tell more detail about your research and suitability for the research project.