Postdoc: Bio-Based Solvent Synthesis for Batteries

Uppsala University; Uppsala kommun; On-site; SEK 424,000 - 513,000; Full time

Job summary

Uppsala University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Structural Chemistry section of the Department of Chemistry – Ångström Laboratory in Uppsala. The project targets the design and synthesis of bio-based solvents for sustainable electrolytes for lithium- and sodium-ion batteries, with emphasis on scalable, renewable feedstocks.

The successful candidate will perform independent research, contribute to publications in international journals, and may supervise students.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field; degree must be obtained by the time of employment decision.
• Strong ability to conduct independent research and publish high-quality scientific work.
• Experience synthesising and characterising organic solvents relevant to battery electrolytes.
• Excellent written and spoken English; ability to present at international conferences.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize bio-based solvent molecules for sustainable electrolytes.
• Characterize products using NMR, FTIR, UV-Vis and GC-MS techniques and assess properties.
• Disseminate results through high-impact journals and conferences; collaborate with industry partners.

Skills

Synthesis and characterization

NMR

GC-MS

Data interpretation

English proficiency

Collaborative skills

Education

PhD in chemistry or related field

Tools

NMR spectroscopy

GC-MS

FTIR

UV-Vis

Job description

Uppsala University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the Structural Chemistry section of the Department of Chemistry – Ångström Laboratory in Uppsala. The project targets the design and synthesis of bio-based solvents for sustainable electrolytes for lithium- and sodium-ion batteries, with emphasis on scalable, renewable feedstocks.

The successful candidate will perform independent research, contribute to publications in international journals, and may supervise students.