Postdoc (scholarship) in Analytical chemistry
KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy.
The workplace
The work will be performed in the department of Chemistry, division of Applied Physical Chemistry, group of Analytical Chemistry. Visits to the dog unit of the Swedish police in Karlsborg could occur.
Project description
The work will be performed in collaboration with the dog unit of the Swedish police in Karlsborg. The research project concerns development of the fundamental understanding of search dogs’ perception of scent. Substances of importance for search dogs’ detection of different scents will be mapped, and odour profiles described chemically to facilitate efficient science-based dog training. Two-dimensional gas chromatography with mass spectrometry will be used in combination with AI and machine learning to create databases and to correlate results from dog searches with chemical composition. Thermal desorption will be an important part of sample preparation.
Qualifications
Experience of and competence within analysis using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS) including data analysis and handling. Two dimensional GCMS is especially important for the project.
Skills in sample handling and sample preparation for GCMS analysis, such as head space sampling and thermal desorption.
Practical experience of setting up experimental equipment etc is qualifying. Also experience and knowledge in machine learning for GCMS analysis is qualifying.
Requirements,
A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline.
In addition, the following is required:
1. A high level of independence
2. Good ability for oral and written communication in English
3. Good collaboration capability
Application
Apply to this scholarship by e-mail to hr@cbh.kth.se . You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than 10th november 2025. Mark your application with reference number PA-2025-3137.
The application must include the following documents:
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Curriculum vitae
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Cover letter (detailing both your previous scientific work experience and your interest in this position)
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Research statement (max 2 pages)
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Contact information for three references
Please observe that you apply for a scholarship, not an employment.
According to The Protective Security Act (2018-585), the scholarshipcandidate must undergo and pass security vetting if the position is placed in a security class. Information regarding whether the position is subject to such a classification will be provided during the recruitment process.
About the position/positions
Period: 2026-01-15 to 2028-01-14
Extent: Full-time
Number of positions: 1
scholarship: 30 000 SEK/month
Location: Stockholm
EU Citizens on scholar or private funding need to bring a certificate showing EHIC insurance (a comprehensive medical- and health insurance) from the home country, which must cover during the full stay in Sweden.
Without this certificate you may only remain three months in Sweden and will not be able to register as a residence in Sweden.
The responsibility for the comprehensive insurance is strictly on the applicant.
Contact
Åsa Emmer email: aae@kth.se
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