Vacant job

Job Description

The position is primarily linked to the research project BIOCO2PRO and involves the planning, execution, and evaluation of experiments within biological and chemical process technology. The focus is on developing circular processes for lithium recovery as well as the production of organic acids, hydrogen, and lithium carbonate from biogenic and recycled raw materials.

Duties include laboratory and pilot-scale experiments, chemical and microbiological analyses, processing and reporting of research results, participation in scientific publications, and collaboration with the project's academic and industrial partners.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with a Master's degree in resource management or a related field who has been admitted to doctoral studies in resource recovery. You should have documented experience in experimental research, good knowledge of process technology, chemical analysis, and data evaluation, as well as experience in scientific writing and publishing.

You must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and the ability to work independently, interdisciplinarily, and in international research environments.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability, teamwork skills, and the ability to drive research forward.

Employment Type: Fixed-term appointment until 2026-02-23

Full-time equivalent: 100%

Start Date: 2026-08-24

Location: Borås

Reference Number: PA2026/141

Information about the position can be obtained from the Head of Department, Ilona Sárvári Horváth, via email: [email protected]. A trade union representative can be reached via the university's switchboard at +46 33-435 40 00.

Application

You apply for the position via our website by clicking "Apply" at the bottom of the advertisement. For more information on how to apply, visit https://www.hb.se/om-hogskolan/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande/ (https://www.hb.se/om-hogskolan/jobba-hos-oss/hjalp-for-sokande/).

Please clearly state in your application which position you are applying for and include the reference number. A complete application must include the following electronic documents:

• Cover letter/Personal statement with a brief motivation for your application, stating the applied position and subject.
• CV with a relevant description of your combined competencies in chronological order.
• Copies of relevant certificates, grades, or documents proving eligibility and requirements for the position.

Contact [email protected] if you have scientific publications that cannot be attached electronically directly in the application. The publications must be made available to the university no later than one week after the last application date. No electronic additions can be made after the final application deadline.

We welcome your application no later than 2026-07-12.

The University of Borås strives for a balanced gender distribution among its employees and values diversity in its operations.

In accordance with the National Archives' regulations, we must archive one set of application documents (excluding publications) for two years after the appointment decision has become final.

We decline contact with advertising agencies and staffing companies in this recruitment.