Postdoc in innovative hydrometallurgy for Li-ion batteries recycling

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in a relevant field. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Experience in hydrometallurgy, chemistry and analytical methods.

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

• Adoctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in a relevant field, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Experience in process development using hydrometallurgical techniques.

What you will do

• Development and optimization of the process.
• Comminucation with partners.
• Dissemination activities and reporting.
• Supervise master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent
• Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master’s level

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 A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.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

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.