Postdoc position in Electrolytes for sodium and multivalent batteries

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

Work duties

Beyond lithium-based batteries, several opportunities and limitations exist, which in many cases stem from the electrolytes used. The cell chemistry and design differ from sodium to magnesium, calcium, and aluminum, but common to all is how different choices relate to the resulting structure, dynamics, and performance. The project focuses on highly concentrated electrolytes with the goal of conceptually and concretely developing new electrolytes to achieve both increased understanding and battery performance. The methods are primarily various electrochemical approaches.

The postdoctoral researcher will be part of Prof. Patrik Johansson's new research group at Uppsala University, which is part of the research environment Ångström Advanced Battery Centre (ÅABC). This applied and innovation-focused project is mainly funded by the Swedish Research Council through a Wallenberg Academy Fellowship for "Next Generation Batteries". 

The main duties are to conduct research. They may also include teaching, up to 20% of working time, as well as supervision of and collaboration with doctoral students and master's thesis students.

Requirements

A doctoral degree in chemistry or materials science, or an international degree deemed equivalent. The degree must be completed no later than the time of the employment decision.

Normally, the degree should have been awarded within the past three years, calculated from the application deadline. In special circumstances, the degree may have been awarded earlier. Special circumstances refer to leave due to illness, parental leave, elected positions in trade union organizations, and similar situations.

Applications are primarily assessed based on the applicant's ability to conduct independent research and their scientific excellence. The quality of each individual scientific work carries more weight than the number 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. The candidate must have excellent written and oral English skills and experience in electrochemical methods for evaluation of battery cells.

Desirable qualifications

Experience of research within sodium and/or multivalent chemistry-based electrolytes is an asset.

About the employment

The employment is a temporary position of 2 years, and 1 year potential extension, according to central collective agreement. Scope of employment 100%. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.

For further information about the position, please contact: Torbjörn Fängström, +46 18-471 33 65, torbjorn.fangstrom@kemi.uu.se

Please submit your application by 5 December 2025, UFV-PA 2025/3526.