Postdoc position in Chemistry towards manufacturing of electrodes for Li-ion batteries - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in the chemistry field. The department has more than 230 employees and has a turnover just over 220 million SEK. At the department's seven 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 and chemical engineering programs and master's programs. More information is available on our website. 

The Department of Chemistry – Ångström Laboratory has for many years hosted a research environment focused on the 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.

Work duties & project description: The main duties involved in a post-doctoral position is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The present research project is part of a larger European collaboration project and concerns the development of processes for manufacturing and processing of anode composites based on graphite and silicon for use in Li-ion batteries. This includes characterization of polymer binders, slurry formulations, tailoring of slurry rheology, electrode coating, and characterization of the prepared electrodes. A large part of the work will be done in collaboration with other project partners in Sweden and elsewhere in Europe.

Detailed description of the work duties:

• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Actively seeking external research funding
• Collaboration with industry and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Requirements: For employment as postdoc, the applicant should have obtained a PhD or an international equivalent degree within the field of chemistry, materials science or other for the position relevant field, within a maximum of three (3) years before the start of the employment. During certain circumstances, an earlier PhD can be acceptable, including leave due to illness, maternity leave etc.

Applicants should have a good knowledge and practical experience of working with slurry rheology, electrode coatings and electrochemical battery testing. Applicants should have very good oral and written proficiency in English.

The assessment of applications is based primarily on the applicant's ability to conduct independent research based on scientific skill. Greater importance is attached to the quality of individual scientific work, than to the amount of publications. 

Additional requirements: Experience from working with silicon-based anodes, large-scale electrode coating, and polymer science will be highly rated

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.

Uppsala University strives to be an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunities and attracts qualified candidates who can contribute to the University’s excellence and diversity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people of all backgrounds.

Salary: Individual pay.

Starting date: 2020-04-01.

Type of employment: Temporary position for two years.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position, please contact: Jonas Mindemark, +46 18 471 31 93, jonas.mindemark@kemi.uu.se. Daniel Brandell, +46 18 471 37 09, daniel.brandell@kemi.uu.se.

Please submit your application by 16 March 2020, UFV-PA 2020/607.

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