PhD in Materials Chemistry: Ion-Conductive Polymers

Department of Chemistry; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 323,640 - 412,920; Full time

Job summary

Stockholm University’s Department of Chemistry invites applications for a PhD student position in Materials Chemistry focusing on ion-conductive polymers for rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries. You will develop polymer coatings, study Zn2+ transport, and work with partners in a Horizon Europe consortium.

The project includes 3 secondments (9 months each) and collaboration with a theory group, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary materials chemistry and a 4-year doctoral program.

Qualifications

• Meeting general and special entry requirements for doctoral education.
• Bachelor's degree with major in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science or physics and an independent project (≥30 credits) at advanced level.

Responsibilities

• Develop multifunctional ion-conductive polymers for stabilizing the anode-electrolyte interface in rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries.
• Assemble Zn||Zn cells and full cells to analyse performance and polymer mechanical adaptability during Zn plating.
• Collaborate with consortium partners, including theory group for modelling and molecular dynamics simulations; arrange three 9-month secondments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Initiative

Collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science/physics

Job description

Stockholm University’s Department of Chemistry invites applications for a PhD student position in Materials Chemistry focusing on ion-conductive polymers for rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries. You will develop polymer coatings, study Zn2+ transport, and work with partners in a Horizon Europe consortium.

The project includes 3 secondments (9 months each) and collaboration with a theory group, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary materials chemistry and a 4-year doctoral program.