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Project Description

PhD Subject: Chemical Engineering

Matter transport in battery electrolytes affects central battery properties, such as charging speed and aging. Models describing the transport properties of electrolytes are therefore important tools in the development and understanding of batteries. The purpose of this project is to further develop methods and models so that they can more easily and accurately handle complex battery electrolytes with many components. In the project, a combination of experimental methods and calculations of electrolyte properties at the molecular level will be used to describe the macroscopic electrolyte properties used in battery models. The project is carried out in close collaboration with industry partners.

Supervision: Göran Lindbergh is proposed as the main supervisor, while Henrik Ekström and Rakel Wreland Lindström are proposed as co-supervisors. Supervision decisions are made upon admission.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to doctoral studies (Chapter 7, Section 39 of the Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility:

• a completed advanced level degree, or
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way, within or outside the country.

A suitable academic background is a master's degree in chemical engineering, technical chemistry, technical physics, or equivalent.

In addition to the above, there is a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6.

Selection

To succeed in your doctoral studies at KTH, you need to be goal-oriented and persistent in your work. In the selection of applicants, the ability to:

• drive your work forward independently,
• collaborate effectively with others,
• show a professional approach, and
• analyze and work with complex issues.

After meeting the eligibility requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

Degree: Doctorate

Information on Admission and Employment

Only those admitted to doctoral studies can be employed as doctoral students. The total employment period may not exceed four years at full-time equivalent, which corresponds to the education time at the doctoral level. An employed doctoral student may, to a limited extent (maximum 20 %), perform certain work tasks within e.g., education and administration. A new employment as a doctoral student is valid for a maximum of one year and may thereafter be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

As a doctoral student, you are covered by KTH's employment benefits and have a monthly salary according to KTH's agreement for doctoral student salaries. Read more about Doctoral Studies at KTH.

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Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. It is your responsibility as an applicant that your application is complete when submitted.

The application should include:

• Copies of degree certificates and transcripts from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above). Translations into English or Swedish are required if the original documents are not in either of these languages. Copies must be certified.
• CV with relevant professional experience and skills.
• Cover letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue doctoral studies, your academic interests, and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals (max 2 pages).
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please attach a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

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

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