{"data":{"id":230662,"slug":"postdoktor-avancerad-karakterisering-kolmaterial-elektrokemisk-tillampning","type":"job","title":"Postdoctoral Researcher - Advanced Characterization of Carbon Materials for Electrochemical Applications","description":"Job Description\nWe are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop and characterize carbon materials\u2014natural graphite, porous carbon, hard carbon\u2014intended for energy storage applications. You will participate in collaborative projects between Uppsala University, industrial partners, and research institutes, contributing to interdisciplinary work mapping comprehensive relationships between structure and electrochemistry of disordered carbon\/natural graphite used in electrochemical applications. You will primarily design and conduct experiments using total X-ray and neutron scattering. Researchers with prior experience in molecular dynamics simulations and machine learning methods for studying structure and electrochemistry of disordered materials are encouraged to apply.\n\nResponsibilities\nYou will work in a large group consisting of students and researchers. It is expected that you will\nconduct high-quality research within the project, ultimately resulting in patents and publications in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings\nmaintain close collaboration with the principal investigator and project partners\nkeep updated literature reviews and compile relevant data on carbon materials for energy storage\ntake initiative in identifying research gaps and future research directions related to the project\nparticipate in supervision and instruction of master's thesis students and doctoral candidates\ncontribute to writing project proposals to attract external research funding\nprepare periodic reports to be submitted to funding agencies\npresent and disseminate research results at international conferences, group seminars, and regular project meetings\ndesign experimental procedures with consideration for laboratory safety regulations\nensure compliance with laboratory, environmental, and occupational health and safety regulations\nmaintain strong commitment to implementing research ethics\n\nQualification Requirements\nFor a postdoctoral position, the candidate must hold a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field, with excellent knowledge of English in both spoken and written form. The degree must have been completed by the time of the employment decision, but no more than three years before the application deadline. If there are special circumstances, the PhD may have been completed earlier. Special circumstances include leave due to illness, parental leave, or positions of trust within trade union organizations. You must have a strong background in electrochemistry, with documented experience in synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical testing of carbon materials. We place great emphasis on personal qualities\u2014creativity, teamwork, motivation, and the ability to work independently and with project partners.\n\nWe seek a researcher with strong competence and experience in two or more of the following areas:\nsynthesis, functionalization, and characterization of carbon and other materials used in batteries\nin-depth understanding of the various components of sodium-ion or lithium-ion batteries or similar devices\nelectrochemical methods (voltammetry, galvanostatic techniques, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, etc.)\nRaman spectroscopy (highly desirable skill, especially in characterization of carbon-based materials)\nsmall-angle X-ray\/neutron scattering (SAXS\/SANS), total X-ray scattering, and pair distribution function (PDF) analysis on carbon materials\nelectron microscopy (SEM and\/or TEM)\ndata analysis and structural modeling of disordered materials such as hard carbon and application of machine learning to materials science data\n\nDesirable\/Meriting Experience\nExperience in both industrial and academic research within battery manufacturing is desirable. Previous experience in laboratory and project management is meriting. Programming skills or familiarity with Python, statistical data analysis packages, MD simulation, and machine learning are significant advantages.\n\nEmployment Details\nThe position is fixed-term for 2 years. Full-time (100%). Start date: 1\/1 2027 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala\n\nApplication Instructions\nApplications are submitted online via the link below. Assessment of applications will be based on academic background, research expertise, relevant publications, ability to conduct competent and independent research, and collaboration skills. Your application should include\na personal letter (max 1 page); a brief description of yourself, previous research experience, and why you are interested in the position\na short CV (max 2 pages). Include in your CV a link to download a copy of your doctoral dissertation if available online\na list of publications and conference contributions. At least one first-author publication is required to demonstrate the candidate's writing ability and scientific rigor\nnames and contact information for 2\u20133 persons available as references upon request\nauthorized copies of your degrees, transcripts, and other relevant documents (qualifications) may also be included. All original documents must be issued in Swedish or English; otherwise, certified translations must be provided.\n\nInformation about the position: Dr. Habtom D. Asfaw, habtom.desta.asfaw@kemi.uu.se\n\nWelcome to apply by 26\/10 2026, UFV-PA2026\/2862.\n\nUppsala University is a broad-based research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and dedication, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.\n\nFor more information, visit our website: https:\/\/kemi.uu.se\/angstrom\n\nRead more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Uppsala University\nhttps:\/\/uu.se\/om-uu\/jobba-hos-oss\/\n\nThe position may be subject to security vetting. As a prerequisite for employment, applicants must be approved following any security vetting.\n\nWe decline offers for recruitment and advertising assistance.\n\nApplications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.\n\nTrade union representatives: Saco-S - saco-s@uu.se, Seko - seko@uadm.uu.se, ST (OFR\/S) - ofr@uu.se","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Postdoktor avancerad karakterisering kolmaterial elektrokemisk till\u00e4mpning","description_original":"ArbetsbeskrivningVi s\u00f6ker en postdoktor f\u00f6r att utveckla\/karakterisera kolmaterial ; naturgrafit, por\u00f6st kol, h\u00e5rt kol, avsedda f\u00f6r energilagringstill\u00e4mpningar. Du kommer att delta i samverkansprojekt mellan Uppsala universitet, industripartner och forskningsinstitut, bidra till ett tv\u00e4rvetenskapligt arbete med att kartl\u00e4gga helt\u00e4ckande samband mellan struktur och elektrokemi hos oordnat kol\/naturgrafit som anv\u00e4nds i elektrokemiska till\u00e4mpningar. Du kommer fr\u00e4mst att utforma och genomf\u00f6ra experiment med total r\u00f6ntgen-och neutronspridning. Forskare med tidigare erfarenhet av molekyldynamiksimuleringar och maskininl\u00e4rningsmetoder f\u00f6r att studera struktur och elektrokemi hos oordnade material uppmuntras att s\u00f6ka.\u00a0\nArbetsuppgifter\u00a0Du kommer arbeta i en stor grupp best\u00e5ende av studenter\/forskare. Det f\u00f6rv\u00e4ntas att du ska\nbedriva forskning av h\u00f6g kvalitet inom projektet, vilket i slut\u00e4ndan resulterar i patent, och publikationer i fackgranskade tidskrifter eller konferenshandlingar\nha n\u00e4ra samarbete med huvudutredaren och projektpartners\nh\u00e5lla uppdaterade litteratur\u00f6versikter, samla in relevanta data om kolmaterial f\u00f6r energilagring\nta initiativ f\u00f6r att identifiera forskningsluckor och framtida forskningsriktningar relaterade till projektet\ndelta i handledning och undervisning av exjobb och doktorander\nbidra till att skriva projektanslag f\u00f6r att attrahera externa forskning medel\nutarbeta periodiska rapporter som ska l\u00e4mnas till finansi\u00e4rer\npresentera och sprida forskningsresultat vid internationella konferenser, gruppseminarier och regelbundna projektm\u00f6ten\nutforma experimentell procedur med h\u00e4nsyn till laboratories\u00e4kerhetsf\u00f6reskrifter\ns\u00e4kerst\u00e4lla att laboratorie-, milj\u00f6- och h\u00e4lsos\u00e4kerhetsbest\u00e4mmelser f\u00f6ljs\nuppr\u00e4tth\u00e5lla ett starkt engagemang f\u00f6r implementering av forskningsetik\n\nKvalifikationskrav F\u00f6r anst\u00e4llning p\u00e5 postdoktoral niv\u00e5 ska kandidaten ha en doktorsexamen i kemi, materialvetenskap eller relaterat \u00e4mne, med utm\u00e4rkta kunskaper i tal och skrift p\u00e5 engelska. Examen ska vara avlagd senast vid tidpunkten f\u00f6r anst\u00e4llningsbeslutet, dock h\u00f6gst tre \u00e5r f\u00f6re sista ans\u00f6kningsdag. Om det finns s\u00e4rskilda sk\u00e4l kan doktorsexamen ha avlagts tidigare. Med s\u00e4rskilda sk\u00e4l avses ledighet p\u00e5 grund av sjukdom, f\u00f6r\u00e4ldraledighet, f\u00f6rtroendeuppdrag inom fackliga organisationer. Du ska ha en stark bakgrund inom elektrokemi, dokumenterad erfarenhet av syntes, karakterisering och elektrokemisk testning av kolmaterial. Vi l\u00e4gger stor vikt vid personliga egenskaper - kreativitet, laganda, motivation, samt f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga av att arbeta sj\u00e4lvst\u00e4ndigt och med projektpartners.\nVi s\u00f6ker en forskare med stark kompetens och erfarenhet inom tv\u00e5 eller flera av f\u00f6ljande omr\u00e5den\nsyntes, funktionalisering, och karakterisering av kol och andra material som anv\u00e4nds i batterier\ndjupg\u00e5ende f\u00f6rst\u00e5else f\u00f6r de olika komponenterna i natrium- eller litiumjonbatterier eller andra liknande enheter\nelektorkemiska metoder (voltammetri, galvanostatiska tekniker, elektrokemisk impedansanalys etc.)\nRamanspektroskopi (mycket \u00f6nskv\u00e4rd skicklighet, s\u00e4rskilt i karakterisering av kolbaserade material)\nsm\u00e5vinklar r\u00f6ntgen\/neutronspridning (SAXS\/SANS), total r\u00f6ntgenspridning och pair distribution function (PDF) analysis p\u00e5 kolmaterial\nelektronmikroskopi (SEM och\/eller TEM)\ndataanalys och strukturmodellering av oordnade material s\u00e5som h\u00e5rt kol och till\u00e4mpning av maskininl\u00e4rning p\u00e5 materialvetenskapliga data.\n\n\u00d6nskv\u00e4rt\/meriterande i \u00f6vrigtErfarenhet av b\u00e5de industriell och akademisk forskning inom batteritillverkning \u00e4r \u00f6nskv\u00e4rt. Tidigare erfarenhet av laboratorie- och projektledning \u00e4r meriterande. Programmeringskunskaper eller bekantskap med Python, statistiska dataanalyspaket, MD simulering, maskininl\u00e4rning \u00e4r stor f\u00f6rdel. \u00a0\nOm anst\u00e4llningen\u00a0 Anst\u00e4llningen \u00e4r tidsbegr\u00e4nsad i 2 \u00e5r. Omfattning 100%. Tilltr\u00e4de den 1\/1 2027 eller enligt \u00f6k. Ort: Uppsala\nInstruktioner ans\u00f6kanAns\u00f6kningar skickas online via l\u00e4nk nedan. Bed\u00f6mning av ans\u00f6kningar kommer baseras p\u00e5 akademisk bakgrund, forskningsexpertis, relevanta publikationer, f\u00f6rm\u00e5ga att bedriva kompetent och oberoende forskning och samarbetsf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga. Ans\u00f6kan ska inneh\u00e5lla\npersonligt brev (max 1 sid); en kort beskrivning av dig sj\u00e4lv, tidigare forskningserfarenhet, varf\u00f6r du \u00e4r intresserad av tj\u00e4nsten.\nkort CV (max 2 sid). Ange i CV en l\u00e4nk f\u00f6r att ladda ner en kopia av din doktorsavhandling om den finns tillg\u00e4nglig online.\nen lista \u00f6ver publikationer och konferensbidrag. Minst en f\u00f6rstaf\u00f6rfattarpublikation kr\u00e4vs f\u00f6r att visa kandidatens skrivf\u00f6rm\u00e5ga och vetenskapliga stringens.\nnamn och kontaktuppgifter f\u00f6r 2\u20133 personer som finns tillg\u00e4ngliga som referenser p\u00e5 beg\u00e4ran.\nauktoriserade kopior av dina examina, utskrifter och andra relevanta dokument (meriter) kan ocks\u00e5 inkluderas. Alla originalhandlingar m\u00e5ste vara utf\u00e4rdade p\u00e5 svenska, eller engelska, annars m\u00e5ste attesterade \u00f6vers\u00e4ttningar tillhandah\u00e5llas.\n\nUpplysningar om anst\u00e4llningen: Dr. Habtom D. Asfaw, habtom.desta.asfaw@kemi.uu.se\nV\u00e4lkommenmed ans\u00f6kan senast\u00a0 26\/10 2026, UFV-PA2026\/2862.\nUppsala universitet \u00e4r ett brett forskningsuniversitet med stark internationell st\u00e4llning. Det yttersta m\u00e5let \u00e4r att bedriva utbildning och forskning av h\u00f6gsta kvalitet och relevans f\u00f6r att g\u00f6ra skillnad i samh\u00e4llet. V\u00e5r viktigaste tillg\u00e5ng \u00e4r alla 7 500 anst\u00e4llda och 53 000 studenter som med nyfikenhet och engagemang g\u00f6r Uppsala universitet till en av landets mest sp\u00e4nnande arbetsplatser.\nMer information p\u00e5 v\u00e5r hemsida. (https:\/\/kemi.uu.se\/angstrom)\nL\u00e4s mer om v\u00e5ra f\u00f6rm\u00e5ner och hur det \u00e4r att jobba inom Uppsala universitet\nhttps:\/\/uu.se\/om-uu\/jobba-hos-oss\/\nAnst\u00e4llningen kan komma att s\u00e4kerhetspr\u00f6vas. 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