Faculty position in Materials Chemistry for Future Batteries
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
2025-04-09
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hela Sverige Visa alla jobb hos Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB i Göteborg Are you passionate about developing next-generation battery materials? Do you want to be part of a leading research environment that bridges fundamental science and industrial applications? At Chalmers University of Technology, we are looking for a new faculty member (open rank) to advance research in battery technology.
As Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor/Full Professor, you will contribute to research and education in materials chemistry and chemical engineering, focusing on future battery technologies. Your work will help drive energy storage solutions, addressing key challenges in sustainability, scalability, and performance.
This is a unique opportunity to develop innovative materials, collaborate with world-class researchers and industry partners, and educate the next generation of engineers and scientists.
The position is part of a strategic initiative from the Swedish government - Competence and Excellence in battery research and education of the transport sector (COMPEL). Within COMPEL, Chalmers, Lund University and Uppsala University are responding to the need to ensure the long-term competitiveness of the automotive industry and Sweden as a whole. Research within COMPEL spans the full battery value chain and provides a multidisciplinary network for collaboration. Read more here: Compel battery initiative.
The position includes a start-up funding package, the size and scope of which will be tailored to the academic level of the successful candidate.
Your role
As a faculty member at Chalmers, you will:
• Conduct high-impact research on battery materials, including synthesis, processability, and interface engineering.
• Develop new materials, for example anodes, cathodes, and electrolytes, focusing on performance, scalability and real-world applications.
• Collaborate with leading academic and industrial partners in Sweden and internationally.
• Supervise and mentor students at undergraduate, graduate, and PhD levels.
• Contribute to teaching and curriculum development in chemistry and chemical engineering.
• Support an inclusive, dynamic, and collaborative academic environment.
This position offers the chance to work in an interdisciplinary research environment, where fundamental discoveries become real-world applications for a sustainable energy future.
About the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Chalmers is home to a diverse research community working across disciplines. Our expertise spans:
• Materials science
• Chemical engineering
• Renewable energy
• Nuclear chemistry
• Theory and modeling
We have a strong track record of internationally recognized research and collaborate closely with industry partners worldwide. With state-of-the-art laboratories and advanced research facilities, Chalmers provides the ideal environment for breakthroughs in sustainable materials and energy technologies.
Why join us?
• Be part of a leading research university focused on sustainability and innovation.
• Collaborate with top researchers and industrial partners in battery technology.
• Access state-of-the-art research facilities in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Benefit from strong research support, including funding opportunities and innovation programs.
• Work in Gothenburg, a hub for innovation, industry, and research, offering a high quality of life and excellent career opportunities.
Chalmers is committed to gender balance and equal opportunities through initiatives like GENIE - Gender Equality for Excellence. We strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
Your profile
We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in materials chemistry and a passion for battery innovation.
Required qualifications
• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven research track record, including publications in leading journals.
• Experience in battery materials research, including material synthesis, characterization, or process development.
• Interest in applying research to real-world energy challenges.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring students.
• Ability to secure research funding
• Teaching experience.
Additional merits (considered a plus)
• Experience in industry collaboration and technology transfer.
• Background in scaling up innovations for industrial use.
Academic qualifications
The appointment level (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor/Full Professor) will be determined based on experience and qualifications. A full definition of the requirements and conditions for each academic level can be found in Chapter 6 in our Appointment Regulations.
How to apply
Read more and apply through our web portal:
https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=13800Application deadline: 11 May, 2025
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Arbetsgivare Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB (org.nr 556479-5598)
Jobbnummer 9276501