Postdoc position in Chemistry towards development of electrolyte and formulations for Li-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. (https://kemi.uu.se/angstrom/?languageId=1).

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Work duties
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 involves developing electrolyte formulations based on functional additives to improve the performance of next-generation Li-ion batteries. The project revovles around utilizing existing electrolyte systems, based on research data generated in a previous project, and adapting these for large-scale implementation. The work involves optimization of electrolyte formulations, preparation and testing of prototype battery cells and studies of how the electrolytes affect the behavior and performance of the batteries through, e.g., electrochemical and spectroscopic methods. The work will be done in close cooperation with academic and industrial partners both in Sweden and abroad.

Requirements
PhD degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree in chemistry or other for the position relevant field. The degree needs to have been obtained by the time of the decision of employment. Those who have obtained a PhD degree three years prior to the application deadline are primarily considered for the employment. The starting point of the three-year frame period is the application deadline. Due to special circumstances, the degree may have been obtained earlier. The three-year period can be extended due to circumstances such as sick leave, parental leave, duties in labour unions, etc.

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.

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.

Applicants should have a good knowledge and practical experience from electrochemistry and battery characterization. Applicants should have very good oral and written proficiency in English.

Desirable qualifications
Experience from electrolyte formulation, characterization of electrolyte degradation processes and/or development of electrolyte additives will be highly rated.

About the employment
The employment is a temporary position of 2 years according to central collective agreement.  Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date 2025-06-01 or as agreed. Placement: Uppsala

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

Please submit your application by 14 March 2025, UFV-PA 202/435. 

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