Postdoc in lignin-based organic electrolytes for the redox flow batteries - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The project aims to characterize novel sustainable and bio-based aqueous organic electrolytes based on lignin for redox flow battery (RFB) systems. The bio-based compounds considered for this project are produced from wood and so, abundant, low-cost and non-toxic and  have the potential to drastically reduce the cost of energy storage for stationary applications compared to all-vanadium RFBs or Li-ion batteries. In the project, the bio-based compounds will be chemically modified using a novel depolymerization method developed at Lund University. The compounds will be optimized to generate suitable redox species with high water solubility and electrochemical reversibility. At KTH the focus will be to characterize the modified bio-based redox species electrochemically both in conventional electrochemical cells and in a RFB setup.  The project will be performed at division of Applied Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering KTH and leans on a close collaboration between Chemical Engineering at Lund University and Fiber and Polymer Technology at KTH.

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• To be a part of the exciting development of a new energy storage solution
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related subject with experience in electrochemistry. Alternatively an equivalent foreign degree, This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Good knowledge of electrochemistry and preferably organic chemistry with experience in NMR spectroscopy.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Strong laboratory and instrumental skills
• Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues with a particular focus on gender equality.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Expertise in batteries, particularly redox flow batteries
• Well-acquainted with electrochemical characterization techniques
• Strong engagement to contribute to the enhancement of this promising storage technology
• Research expertise and teaching abilities

We are looking for an innovative and practically skilled person, who is good at team work and has an ability to work independently. Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency

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Application

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About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

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