Job Responsibilities

Modern ion batteries are based on the charging of ions, primarily Li-ions, in carbon and/or SiOx-based materials that constitute the negative electrode.

The battery's properties such as energy density and aging depend in a complex way on the material structure and specifically on the environment of the ions. NMR spectroscopy can directly observe ions being charged in the electrode material, and the spectrum and other NMR parameters such as relaxation times provide information about the atomic and electronic environment. The work in this project focuses on experimental studies of suitably prepared (charging, aging) electrode materials primarily using NMR spectroscopy.

We Offer

An employment at a leading technical university that creates knowledge and competence for a sustainable future
Engaged and ambitious colleagues as well as a creative, international, and dynamic environment

KTH's future workplace (https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/kth-your-future-workplace-1.49050) and our working conditions (https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/en-arbetsplats-med-manga-formaner-1.467932).

Qualifications

Requirements

PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or another relevant field, or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a PhD. This eligibility requirement must be met by the time the employment decision is made.
Documented experience in the preparation of material samples for studies of ion batteries.
Scientific proficiency.
Good collaboration skills and the ability to work independently.
Good ability to express oneself in English, both orally and in writing, as required in daily work.

Meritorious

At the time of the application deadline, a maximum of three years since the PhD or a foreign degree deemed equivalent was obtained.
Documented experience primarily with NMR spectroscopy of materials and other physical measurement methods that can be used in battery studies.
Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Union Representatives

Contact information for union representatives (https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/fackrepresentanter-1.500898).

Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you have the main responsibility for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted.

The application should include:

CV including relevant work experience and knowledge.
Copy of degree certificates and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.
A brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. max 2 pages long.

The application must be received by KTH no later than the application deadline at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the Employment

The employment is permanent, but for a maximum of two years.

A fixed-term merit position (https://www.arbetsgivarverket.se/globalassets/arbetsgivarverket/avtal-och-skrifter/avtal/avtal-om-tidsbegransad-anstallning-som-postdoktor/avtal-om-tidsbegransad-anstallning-som-postdoktor-2021-11-19.pdf) with a primary focus on research intended as a first career step after the doctoral degree.

Other

The pursuit of gender equality, diversity, and equal opportunities is both a quality issue and an obvious part of KTH's values.

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About KTH

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