Researcher in Electrochemistry

RISE Research Institutes of Sweden; Örnsköldsviks kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

RISE Processum AB in Örnsköldsvik seeks a PhD‑level chemist to lead and contribute to electrochemical projects advancing fossil‑free processes and biobased products. You will work hands-on in the lab and in pilot‑scale environments, collaborating with industry, universities and public partners.

You will develop and optimize CO₂ reduction technologies, electrochemical cell design and catalyst development, disseminating results through publications and conferences while strengthening

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry required.
• Strong expertise in electrocatalysis and electrochemical reactor engineering.
• Proven CO₂RR experience including catalysts and mechanisms.
• Experience with electrochemical cell design and electrode materials.
• English fluency (written and spoken).
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary research environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to projects funded by government, EU and industry.
• Upscale electrolyser, cell design, CO₂ reduction towards electrochemical process development.
• Secure research funding and drive activities across multiple projects.
• Collaborate with academic, industrial and public-sector partners; disseminate results at conferences.

Skills

Electrocatalysis

Electrochemical engineering

CO2 Reduction (CO2RR)

Electrochemical cell design

Catalyst characterization

Interdisciplinary collaboration

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Do you want to help develop the fossil-free processes and bio-based products of the future? With us, you will have the opportunity to combine hands‑on laboratory work with process development and collaboration with companies, research organizations, and universities. You will work with technologies all the way from the idea stage to pilot scale, contributing directly to the green transition!

About Us

RISE Processum AB is part of RISE and a key player in the development of biobased processes and products. You will be a part of the department Biorefinery and Energy. At our research facility in Örnsköldsvik, we work in close collaboration with industry partners, other R&D organizations, and universities to develop new solutions for a more sustainable and fossil‑free economy.

With us, you will become part of an innovative research environment with strong ties to industry. You will work alongside researchers and other professionals across RISE, where knowledge, collaboration, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. You will join the Chemistry Group, a team of 12 colleagues, including both researchers and engineers.

The role

You will lead and contribute to a variety of projects funded by government agencies, the EU, and private companies. We are working on upscaling the electrolyser, cell design, electrochemical CO₂ reduction and other similar projects towards electrochemical process development. You will contribute to securing research funding, independently drive research activities, and be willing to support and contribute across multiple projects. The role includes hands‑on work in both laboratory and pilot‑scale environments.

The role also includes establishing and maintaining collaborations with academic, industrial, and public‑sector partners, as well as identifying new research opportunities and contributing to strategic research initiatives. You will disseminate research results through scientific publications and conferences and represent the organization in relevant national and international networks.

Location is Örnsköldsvik.

Who are you?

You are an analytical and proactive team player with strong problem‑solving skills and genuine curiosity for scientific and technical challenges. You enjoy working in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and are driven by turning new knowledge and innovative ideas into practical solutions. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders are essential in this role.

Requirements

• PhD in Chemistry
• Strong expertise in electrocatalysis and electrochemical reaction engineering.
• Proven experience in CO₂ Reduction Reaction (CO₂RR), including catalyst development, reaction mechanisms, product selectivity, and performance evaluation.
• Experience with electrochemical cell design, electrode materials, catalyst characterization, and advanced electrochemical techniques.
• Ability to connect fundamental electrochemical principles with practical applications in carbon conversion and sustainable energy technologies.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary research environments and collaborating with researchers across different fields
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience securing competitive research funding, supervising junior researchers, and collaborating with industrial partners.
• Experience in scaling electrochemical processes from laboratory research to demonstration, pilot, or industrially relevant systems.
• Experience in wastewater treatment, water quality analysis, or electrochemical environmental technologies.
• Experience in the electrochemical utilization of biorefinery‑derived feedstocks and side streams.
• Swedish language skills

Are we a good match?

With us, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast‑growing and innovative research environment with strong ties to industry and the ongoing transition toward bio‑based products. This is a role for someone who wants to make a tangible contribution to the transition to a fossil‑free economy while developing alongside highly skilled and dedicated colleagues.

Our union representatives are Johanna Källman, SACO, [phone] and Veronica Benavente, Unionen, [phone].