Chemistry and Chemical Engineering is one of the largest departments at Chalmers. We represent a broad field of fundamental and applied research and education within chemistry and chemical engineering. Our research activities reach from fundamental chemistry, chemistry at the interface of biology and medicine, materials science, renewable energy, to chemical engineering processing, material recycling, nuclear chemistry, as well as theory and modelling. We are committed to teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, as well as postgraduate level. Academic freedom, interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship and making societal impact, are key factors in our work. We strive to offer an environment where you can combine world leading research and teaching with a good work-life balance.Information about the research group The Nuclear Chemistry/Industrial Materials recycling research group at the department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering comprises 9 senior scientists and 13 PhD students and postdocs. The research group is highly international, both regarding international collaborations and in the staff, which currently represents 11 nationalities. The group is specialized in aqueous chemistry and solvent extraction and pyrometallurgy, being used for both recycling of materials and nuclear applications. The research of Industrial Materials Recycling is a part of the Competence Centre for recycling (CCR). Industrial Material Recycling is included in the division of Energy and Materials along with Nuclear Chemistry and Environmental Inorganic Chemistry. Job description As a project assistant, you will expand your skills in the research related to the battery recycling. You will work in very professional environment and you will be trained for several analytical methods. You will co-operate with our industrial and research partners. The project activities are related to the recycling of Li-ion batteries and your work will be to investigate different chemical ways of the material/metals recovery from LFP batteries. Project is a co-operation of several academic and industrial partners and aims to develop a direct recycling process for these batteries. Your main responsibility will be to perform chemical experiments and analysis, process the data, interpret a present the results in writing and verbally. Also your responsibility will be to from your ideas and research methodology.  Contract terms Full time, temporary employment from January 2024-November 2025. Qualifications We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in Material Science or Chemistry. You need to have experience with working in the chemical laboratory and analytical methods, publishing and presenting the results.  We offer Chalmers offers 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 marked with Name, 20240497 and be attached as PDF files, as below: CV Personal letter Other documents (optional): • Copies of completed education, grades etc. Two references that we can contact should be provided at a possible interview. Please use the button at the bottom of the page to reach the application form. We do not accept applications sent by email. Application deadline: 11 November, 2024 For questions, please contact: Associate professor Martina Petranikova, Energy and Materials [email protected] *** 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.