Researcher in electrochemical processes for organic materials in 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 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. (https://kemi.uu.se/angstrom/?languageId=1).

Duties
The research tasks involves organic and polyermic batteries and battery materials. The work regards experimental research on electrolyte and electrode materials for Li-ion batteries and next generation batteries (e.g. Na-ion or solid-state batteries) The research will be carried out within EU-funded projects.  

Requirements
Applicants should have a PhD in Chemistry within materials or organic chemistry specializations. Experience of batteries and battery materials is required, including battery construction and electrochemical testing of batteries. Experiences of organic synthetic chemistry and polymer chemistry is likewise required, and applicants should have published scientifically in the battery area. 

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. Consideration will also be given to i.e. good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen the administrative work within the unit/department, as well as contribute to its future development.

Additional qualifications
Industrial experience of battery relevance is interesting. Broad knowledge within materials characterization is desirable. 

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position, 12 months. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

 For further information about the position, please contact:
Professor Daniel Brandell, Daniel.Brandell@kemi.uu.se, 018-473709.

Please submit your application by 6th of December2024, UFV-PA 2024/4046.

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