Uppsala University, Department of Chemistry - Ångström Laboratory

The Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in the chemistry field. The department has more than 200 employees and has a turnover of 200 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 and civil engineering programs and master's programs. More information is available on our website.

Subject description: Safety is an important aspect for rechargeable batteries, however, liquid organic electrolytes used in batteries are flammable which can catch fire due to failures. Therefore, the primary focus of the project will be on the development of non-flammable liquid electrolytes for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. This mainly includes design, development, and characterization of non-flammable organic electrolytes. Different aspects of developed electrolytes will be studied including material properties, electrolyte conductivity, flammability, electrochemical reactions as well as how they can be used in full devices. The ultimate aim of this project is to increase knowledge and understanding in this field and take the next steps in the development of safe and sustainable rechargeable batteries

Work duties: This project is part of the Swedish Battery Centre (BASE) and will be carried out in Uppsala University in a close contact with industrial partners. The PhD student will be working in close collaboration with colleagues in the Ångström Advanced Battery Centre. The main duties of the position will be to conduct research into non-flammable electrolytes for lithium and sodium battery technologies. Specifically, this will involve design, synthesis and preparation of safe electrolytes, cell assembly, electrochemical investigation and materials characterization. A variety of electrochemical measurement techniques (e.g. cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic cycling) and characterization methods (e.g. thermal analysis, conductivity measurement, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, etc.) will be used to investigate promising electrolytes. The PhD student is expected to perform high quality research, with the aim of disseminating resulting works through high impact peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings.

The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties can also include teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).

Admission requirements: A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:

  • has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
  • has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
  • has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

Requirements:

  • degree or equivalent as above in Chemistry, Materials Science or other relevant fields
  • very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Additional requirements: Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through his or her experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.

Terms of employment: The rules about PhD students are found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 §§1-7 and the university's rules and guidelines.

Application procedure: The application should include a statement of research interest, CV, certificates of exams, degrees and grades, a copy of Master thesis, published article or relevant materials, if available. Also, contact information of at least two reference persons should be included.

Salary: According to local agreement (Local collective agreement for doctoral students and students).

Starting date: 01-09-2020 or as otherwise agreed.

Type of employment: Temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7.

Scope of employment: 100 %

For further information about the position please contact: Reza Younesi (reza.younesi@kemi.uu.se), 018 471 3738

Please submit your application by 31 July 2020, UFV-PA 2020/2610.

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Type of employment Temporary position
Contract type Full time
First day of employment 2020-09-01
Salary Fixed salary
Number of positions 1
Full-time equivalent 100 %
City Uppsala
County Uppsala län
Country Sweden
Reference number UFV-PA 2020/2610
Union representative
  • Seko Universitetsklubben, seko@uadm.uu.se
  • ST/TCO, tco@fackorg.uu.se
  • Saco-rådet, saco@uadm.uu.se
Published 30.Jun.2020
Last application date 31.Jul.2020 11:59 PM CEST

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