PhD student in Chemistry with specialization in semi-solid electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries

The Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in the chemistry field. The department has more than 270 employees and has a turnover of 300 million SEK. At the department's six programs, we conduct very successful research of a high international standard. We have a large number of externally funded research projects, often with international cooperation and we see continued good growth in our subject area. The department has education assignments in engineering programs and master's programs. More information is available on our website.

The Structural Chemistry program at the Department of Chemistry – Ångström has for many years hosted an environment focused on research and development of materials and their applications within the energy storage area: the Ångström Advanced Battery Centre. We develop novel electrode and electrolyte materials, characterize them, evaluate and improve them with respect to battery performance, and study fundamental chemical processes and properties using both experimental and computational techniques. The research is, as such, both fundamental and applied.

Duties

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious student for developing semi-solid electrolytes and characterizing their implementation and performance in lithium-ion batteries. The project involves formulation of electrolytes, assembly and testing of battery devices. The project requires extensive use of characterization techniques including electrochemistry, spectroscopy, microscopy and structural characterization.

The student will design, plan, and execute the experimental work, often in collaboration with colleagues, critically analyze and discuss the results, and disseminate the work orally at scientific conferences and written in the form of papers in peer-reviewed journals and the doctoral thesis. The doctoral studies also involve courses and possibly teaching or other departmental duties to a certain extent.

Requirements

To meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must

• been awarded a second-cycle degree in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering or materials science, or
• have completed at least 240 credits in higher education, with at least 60 credits at Master’s level including an independent project worth at least 15 credits, or
• acquired essentially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

The candidate must have:

• very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and as a part of a large team
• Knowledge and experience with electrochemistry and battery materials characterization

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Additional qualifications

It is desirable that applicants have educational or research experience in batteries, electrolytes and/or polymers.

About the employment

The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7*.* Scope of employment 100 %.Starting date 2027-01-04 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.

For further information about the position, please contact:

Guiomar Hernández, guiomar.hernandez@kemi.uu.se

Please submit your application by 20 October 2026, UFV-PA 2026/2775.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all of our 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of Sweden’s most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala Universityhttps://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be subject to security vetting. If security vetting is conducted, the applicant must pass the vetting process to be eligible for employment. Please do not send offers of recruitment or advertising services. Submit your application through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Employee organizations: Saco-S - saco-s@uu.se, Seko - seko@uadm.uu.se, ST (OFR/S) - ofr@uu.se

Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100 | Ort: Uppsala | Län: Uppsala län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: UFV-PA 2026/2775 | Kontakt: Guiomar Hernández 0184713087, Guiomar Hernández 0184713087, | Publicerat: 2026-09-17 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-10-20