Doctoral student in the synthesis of battery materials and development advanced electrode manuf[...]

Karlstad University; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 362,808 - 434,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic working environment

Generous parental leave

Subsidised day care

Healthcare provided in Sweden

Job summary

Karlstad University offers a fully funded Doctoral student position in the synthesis of battery materials and development of advanced electrode manufacturing in Gothenburg, Sweden. The role involves conducting research, designing experiments, and collaborating with academic and industrial partners. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics, and demonstrate strong communication skills, experience in synthesis, and battery fabrication. Employee benefits include a supportive work environment in Gothenburg and generous parental leave.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's degree of 120 credits in relevant fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are necessary.
• Experience in material synthesis and characterization required.
• Ability to develop and communicate scientific concepts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on battery materials synthesis and electrode manufacturing.
• Design and perform experiments in various laboratories.
• Develop scientific concepts and communicate results verbally and in written form.
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners.

Skills

Material synthesis and characterization

Strong communication skills in English

Collaboration skills

Experience in fabrication of lithium-ion batteries

Teaching undergraduate courses

Scientific conceptual development

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics

Job description

Doctoral student in the synthesis of battery materials and development advanced electrode manufacturing

Our goal is to focus on competence, knowledge and collaboration in order to play an important, demonstrable role in social development.

Join our team at the Division of Materials and Manufacturing, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and contribute to impactful research in the sustainable battery manufacturing field.

About us

At the department of Mechanical Engineering, we unite the power of technology, people, and society to drive the transition toward a sustainable future. Through research, education, and collaboration, we create solutions that connect materials to mobility, ideas to impact – shaping a resilient and sustainable world.

In the division of Materials and Manufacture you will join a friendly, international team passionate about shaping the future of materials and production. Our research spans innovative materials, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable solutions – always with real‑world impact in mind, and with strong ties to industry. If you are interested in working experimentally and making a difference in the areas of materials and manufacturing, we look forward to receiving your application.

About the research project

Your major responsibility as a PhD student is to pursue your own doctoral studies related to the project. The major goal of the project is to synthesize new battery materials and develop sustainable electrode manufacturing process. You will be involved in collaboration projects with academic and industrial partners. To achieve the goal, you need to design and perform experiments in different labs. You also need to develop hands‑on skills to fabricate high-performance battery. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Conduct research on battery materials synthesis and electrode manufacturing.

Design and perform experiments in various laboratories.

Develop scientific concepts and communicate results both verbally and in written form.

Collaborate with academic and industrial partners.

Qualifications and experience

• Must hold a Master’s degree of 120 credits in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics (or a Master’s of 60 credits). For students with education earned outside of Sweden, a four-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in material synthesis and characterization.
• Personal competencies (e.g., social skills, collaboration enjoyment).
• Experience in fabrication of lithium‑ion batteries.
• Ability to develop scientific concepts and communicate results verbally and in writing.
• Experience with teaching undergraduate courses or performing duties equivalent to 20 percent of working hours.
• Experience in synthesis of energy storage materials and assembling batteries for performance evaluation.

Contract terms

• The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.
• Fixed-term appointment of four years, extendable to five years if teaching up to 20%.
• Starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month (valid from May 2026).
• Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period; a valid residence permit must be presented by study start date, otherwise admission may be withdrawn.

Benefits

• As a Doctoral student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits.
• Dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
• Generous parental leave, subsidised day care, free schools, healthcare provided in Sweden.

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.

Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.