Postdoctoral Position in Recycling of Sodium-Ion Batteries
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
2025-06-24
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Project overview
The postdoctoral researcher will develop and evaluate methods for recycling spent sodium-ion batteries. The work will involve experimental research in aqueous chemistry, with particular focus on leaching, crystallization, and synthesis of battery-relevant materials.
About the division and research groups
The position is placed within the Industrial Materials Recycling group, in collaboration with the Multiscale Inorganic Materials group, both part of the Division of Energy and Materials at Chalmers.
The two groups together comprise nine senior researchers and 27 PhD students and postdocs from over 14 countries. Their research focuses on sustainable materials solutions and spans recycling technologies (e.g., solvent extraction, high-temperature processes, and supercritical fluids), recovery of critical raw materials, and the synthesis of new materials from secondary sources.
More information about the research can be found here:
Industrial Materials Recycling - Chalmers
Main responsibilities
• Conduct laboratory-based research related to hydrometallurgical recycling and precursor synthesis
• Develop and evaluate methods for separation and purification of valuable elements
• Participate in conferences and project meetings
• Contribute to the supervision of PhD students and support teaching activities at BSc and MSc level
• Take part in relevant departmental duties
Qualifications
• A doctoral degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field, awarded no more than three years before the application deadline*
• Documented experience in inorganic chemistry and/or hydrometallurgical methods
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written); knowledge of a Nordic language is considered a merit
• Ability to work effectively in an international and interdisciplinary environment
• The doctoral degree must have been awarded before the start of the position and no earlier than three years before the application deadline, unless there are documented special circumstances (e.g. parental leave).
Please note that applications without documented knowledge in chemistry will not be considered.
Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two to three years.
Please note:
Since the department is also a nuclear facility, only citizens of the countries who are signatory of Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons can apply and be considered for the position. Please check the status of your country before applying.
What we offer
Chalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
Application procedure
The application should be written in English and be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications
• Previous teaching and pedagogical experiences
Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous research fields and main research results
• Describe your future goals and future research focus
Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.
Application deadline: 30 August, 2025
For questions, please contact:
Martina Petranikova, Energy and Materials
martina.petranikova@chalmers.se• ** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez - forward.
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Jobbnummer 9402032