Postdoctoral Researcher: Bioelectrochemical CO₂ Conversion

Karlstad University; Jyväskylä; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Jyväskylä in Jyväskylä, Finland, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioelectrochemical CO₂ Conversion and Electrocatalysis. The project combines electrochemistry, microbiology, circular economy, and renewable energy across academic and industrial settings.

The successful candidate will develop and integrate durable electrocatalysts and bioelectrochemical systems for efficient CO₂-to-methane conversion, with responsibilities spanning materials optimization to

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science or related field.
• Experience in electrocatalysis and bioelectrochemical systems.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary academic-industry projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop durable electrocatalysts for CO2-to-methane conversion.
• Integrate bioelectrochemical systems with industrial validation.
• Collaborate with university and industry partners.
• Plan and execute experiment design and validation.

Skills

Electrocatalysis

Bioelectrochemistry

Anaerobic systems

Catalyst development

Reactor development

Electrochemical characterization

Materials characterization

Methane production

Durability studies

Multidisciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

University of Jyväskylä in Jyväskylä, Finland, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioelectrochemical CO₂ Conversion and Electrocatalysis. The project combines electrochemistry, microbiology, circular economy, and renewable energy across academic and industrial settings.

The successful candidate will develop and integrate durable electrocatalysts and bioelectrochemical systems for efficient CO₂-to-methane conversion, with responsibilities spanning materials optimization to