Industrial Postdoc: Bioelectrochemical CO2 to Methane

Academic Positions; Finland; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Jyväskylä, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for an Industrial Postdoctoral Researcher in bioelectrochemical CO₂ conversion, electrocatalysis, and renewable methane production. The 24‑month fixed-term position starts Oct 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, with split duties between academia and an industrial partner near Jyväskylä.

The successful candidate will develop and validate durable electrocatalysts and methanogenic bioelectrochemical systems, from

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or closely related field.
• Experience in electrocatalysis and bioelectrochemical systems.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary academic–industry projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate electrochemical catalysts for CO₂-to-methane.
• Coordinate university–industry collaboration and project exchange.
• Publish results and contribute to exploitation and pilot roadmap.

Skills

Electrocatalysis

Bioelectrochemical systems

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Doctoral degree in Chemistry

Electrochemistry/Materials Science

Tools

NMR

Mass spectrometry

X-ray crystallography

Job description

The University of Jyväskylä, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for an Industrial Postdoctoral Researcher in bioelectrochemical CO₂ conversion, electrocatalysis, and renewable methane production. The 24‑month fixed-term position starts Oct 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, with split duties between academia and an industrial partner near Jyväskylä.

The successful candidate will develop and validate durable electrocatalysts and methanogenic bioelectrochemical systems, from