Postdoc: Scalable Solid-State Battery Electrolytes

KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 480,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s School of Engineering Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral position in solid-state batteries. The project focuses on scalable production concepts for ceramic solid electrolytes and solvent-mediated processes, aligning with industrial manufacturing needs and the COMPEL initiative.

The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary setting, collaborating with synthesis, cell assembly, characterization, modeling, and manufacturing groups to advance

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field by decision time.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong laboratory and instrumental skills.
• Experience in solid-state batteries or related synthesis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on scalable production of ceramic solid electrolytes for solid-state batteries, focusing on particle size and morphology control to ensure reproducible electrolyte performance.
• Develop and optimize solvent-mediated processes for sulfide or halide electrolytes in chemical engineering settings.
• Investigate scale-up aspects including solvent recovery, solid-liquid separation, drying, and process intensification.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate fundamental findings into scalable process concepts.

Skills

English proficiency

Laboratory skills

Independent researcher

Team collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field

Job description

KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s School of Engineering Sciences invites applications for a postdoctoral position in solid-state batteries. The project focuses on scalable production concepts for ceramic solid electrolytes and solvent-mediated processes, aligning with industrial manufacturing needs and the COMPEL initiative.

The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary setting, collaborating with synthesis, cell assembly, characterization, modeling, and manufacturing groups to advance