PhD in Solid-State Battery Materials & Manufacturing

Chalmers University of Technology; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 363,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg seeks a Doctoral student to advance solid-state battery research, focusing on polymer-based electrolytes, materials engineering, and electrode processing. You will collaborate with Fraunhofer, RISE, and Swedish industrial partners to bridge materials research and scalable manufacturing.

The doctoral position is fully funded for four years with potential to teach up to 20% and a starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month from May 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, materials mechanics, polymer chemistry, materials chemistry, physics or production engineering is required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication is required.
• Experience with lithium-ion batteries and/or solid-state electrolyte batteries is preferred.
• For candidates educated outside Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Take advanced courses within the Graduate School of Materials Science.
• Work on the described research project and collaborations.
• Develop scientific concepts and communicate results in writing and speaking.
• Teach at the undergraduate level or perform other duties up to 20% of working hours.

Skills

English communication

Battery experience

Education

Master's degree (120 credits) in materials science, chemical engineering, materials mechanics, polymer chemistry, materials chemistry, physics, or production engineering

Master's degree (magisterexamen) 60 credits

4-year Bachelor's degree accepted (outside Sweden)

Job description

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg seeks a Doctoral student to advance solid-state battery research, focusing on polymer-based electrolytes, materials engineering, and electrode processing. You will collaborate with Fraunhofer, RISE, and Swedish industrial partners to bridge materials research and scalable manufacturing.

The doctoral position is fully funded for four years with potential to teach up to 20% and a starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month from May 1, 2026.