Arbetsbeskrivning

We are looking for a postdoc to join our international team with a broad research focus from functional materials, electrode processing, to the high performance batteries. Become part of our innovative group and contribute to exciting research in aqueous rechargeable zinc ion battery from electrode materials to the final battery pack under the collaboration with other international academic and industrial partners.  About us  The Department of Industrial and Materials Science at Chalmers University of Technology, shares knowledge and their vision of technical solutions for the future industry in a sustainable society. Through excellent research, innovation, and education, we contribute to the development of future industrial value chains.  In the division of Materials and Manufacture you’ll join a friendly, international team passionate about shaping the future of materials and production. Our research spans innovative materials, advanced manufacturing, and sustainable solutions – always with real-world impact in mind, and with strong ties to industry. If you are interested in working experimentally and making a difference in the areas of materials and manufacturing, we look forward to receiving your application.  About the research project   The project is an EU-level collaboration with six partners in Austria, Germany, and Sweden, aiming to develop advanced zinc-based batteries for stationary energy storage. Energy storage is essential for the widespread use of renewable energy, given its intermittent and variable nature. While lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been highly successful in powering electric vehicles, they face major challenges in large-scale grid applications. Their high cost, reliance on critical elements, and energy-intensive production processes make them less sustainable for stationary use. In this role, you will contribute to the synthesis of high-performance cathode materials, binders for zinc-ion batteries, and develop sustainable electrode manufacturing technologies. You will prepare aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion battery cells, which will then be delivered to international collaborators to assemble into battery packs for practical applications.   Who we are looking for  The following requirements are mandatory:  • A doctoral degree, or an equivalent foreign degree, in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.   • Experience in zinc-ion battery and pouch cell fabrication. • You will need strong written and verbal communication skills in English. The following experience will strengthen your application:  • A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline. • Experience in sustainable electrode processing and binder development. What you will do  • Your major responsibility as a postdoc is to perform your own research in the labs and fabricate the battery cells. • You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing in English.  • Supervise master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent. • Collaboration with international academia and with industrial partners. The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.  Contract terms   The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension.  The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.  What we offer  • As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about  working at Chalmers  and our benefits  for employees.  • A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.  • Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.  Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.  If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.  Application procedure  The application should be written in English 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  • A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.  • Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.  Personal letter  • A brief introduction about yourself.  • A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.  • An outline of your future goals and research focus.  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. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.  We welcome your application no later than January 25th, 2026 For questions please contact:  Jinhua Sun Associate Professor Email: [email protected] Tel:+46769609956  We look forward to your application!  *** 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.