PhD Student in Materials Computational Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in chemistry. The department has 270 employees and a turnover of 300 million SEK. The department's five programs conduct highly successful research of high international standards. We have a large number of externally financed research projects, often with international collaboration, and we see continued strong growth in our field. The department has educational responsibilities within engineering and master's programs. More information is available on our website. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University. Responsibilities We are seeking a motivated and ambitious PhD student for theoretical studies of ion transport in solid battery materials. The project aims to deepen the fundamental understanding of the mechanisms governing ion transport in solid polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. The research will focus on developing new and computationally efficient multiscale modeling strategies, enabling systematic studies of ion conductivity in complex battery materials at large scales. Model-generated data will be used to identify important relationships between material structure and ion conductivity using advanced data analysis and machine learning methods. The expected scientific outcome is to provide guidelines for identifying and optimizing promising electrolyte materials and to contribute to the development of future battery technologies. The project is financed by the Swedish Research Council (VR) and will be conducted within the Structural Chemistry research program at Uppsala University, which encompasses both the Materials Computational Chemistry research environment and the Ångström Advanced Battery Centre (ÅABC). The PhD student will be an active part of both environments. The PhD student's main responsibilities are to conduct research studies, which include active participation in research projects and doctoral courses. Tasks may also include teaching and other commitments (maximum 20%). There may be both shorter and longer business trips. Qualification Requirements The applicant must have: obtained a degree at advanced level or completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level (of which 15 credits constitute independent work), with content relevant to doctoral education or in another way, within or outside the country, acquired substantially equivalent knowledge a basic degree or equivalent as above in the field of chemistry, physics, materials science and/or computer science very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written. Great weight will also be given to personal qualities such as good collaboration skills, drive and independence, as well as how the applicant, through their experience and competence, is assessed to have the ability needed to complete doctoral education. Desirable/Meritorious Additional Qualifications A background in physics and/or chemistry with specialization in materials science is desirable, as are good knowledge in data management and programming, as well as familiarity with computational chemistry methods. About the Position The position is time-limited according to HF 5 kap § 7. Full-time employment. Start date November 1, 2026 or by agreement. Location: Uppsala Regulations for PhD students are found in the Higher Education Ordinance 5 kap §§ 1-7 and in the university's rules and guidelines. For inquiries about the position, contact: Amber Mace, [email protected] Welcome to submit your application by September 15, 2026, UFV-PA 2026/1008. Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international position. 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 commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The position may be security vetted. In the event of security vetting, it is a requirement for employment that the applicant is approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Labor representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]

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