Postdoctoral position in the field of electrochemical energy storage
Back to available jobsWe are pleased to announce an opening for a postdoctoral position in the field of electrochemical energy storage within the Organic Energy Materials Group at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Campus Norrköping, Linköping University, Sweden.
Research area
You will be part of the Organic Energy Materials (OEM) Group, headed by Professor Reverant Crispin. The focus of the research group is the design and development of organic and bio-based materials with tailored functionalities for energy transport, conversion, and storage, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmentally benign technologies.
The OEM group is part of the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) (https://liu.se/LOE), an internationally renowned research environment comprising more than 150 researchers from diverse scientific backgrounds. LOE offers state-of-the-art infrastructure, including cleanroom facilities, advanced chemistry laboratories, biolabs, and photonics laboratories (see: https://liu.se/en/research/laboratory-of-organic-electronics/our-labs).
Within the OEM group, comprehensive facilities are available for battery research, covering the entire workflow from materials synthesis to electrode fabrication to full cell assembly and testing. The laboratory is equipped for coin-cell fabrication under ambient conditions as well as in inert-atmosphere gloveboxes. In addition, the group has access to battery cyclers, potentiostats, and electrochemical workstations for detailed performance and stability characterization of energy storage devices.
Work assignments
The postdoctoral researcher will conduct independent and advanced research on biomass-derived materials for sustainable energy storage, with a particular focus on sodium- and zinc-based battery systems. The work assignments include the development, synthesis, and characterization of bio-based electrode materials, such as carbon materials derived from lignin, cellulose, and other biomass resources, and their integration into electrochemical energy-storage devices.
The postdoctoral researcher will plan, perform, and analyze experimental studies, including materials synthesis, structural and chemical characterization, and electrochemical evaluation of performance and stability in Na- and Zn-based batteries. The work also involves data analysis, method development, and systematic documentation of research results.
Furthermore, the postdoctoral researcher is expected to actively contribute to scientific dissemination, including the preparation of manuscripts for publication in international peer-reviewed journals and the presentation of research results at national and international conferences. Participation in research meetings, contribution to project development, and preparation of material for future external research funding applications are also part of the work assignments.
As postdoc, you will principally carry out research. A certain amount of teaching may be part of your duties, up to a maximum of 20% of working hours.
Qualifications
To be eligible for employment as a postdoctoral researcher, the applicant must have been awarded a doctoral degree, or hold a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent to a doctoral degree. The doctoral degree must have been awarded no later than the time when Linköping University makes its employment decision.
It is considered a merit if the doctoral degree has been completed no more than three years prior to the application deadline. If there are special reasons for an older degree, such as parental leave, sick leave, or other statutory leave, these will be taken into consideration in accordance with Swedish regulations.
The doctoral degree should be in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or a closely related field, with documented experience in electrochemical energy storage, battery materials, or related areas. Experience in biomass-derived materials, carbon materials, sodium-ion or zinc-based batteries, and electrochemical characterization is considered a strong merit.
The applicant should demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research, as well as the capacity to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary research environment. Personal qualities such as initiative, problem-solving ability, good organizational skills, and scientific curiosity are highly valued.
Good oral and written communication skills in English are required, as English is the working language of the research environment. Knowledge of Swedish is not required but is considered an advantage.
The workplace
You will be part of the Organic Energy Storage subgroup within the Organic Energy Materials Group. More information about the research environment and workplace can be found here: https://liu.se/en/research/laboratory-of-organic-electronics/organic-energy-materials
The employment
This post is a temporary contract for two years. The position as a postdoc is full-time.
Starting date by agreement.
Salary and employment benefits
The university applies individual salaries.
More information about employee benefits is available here.
Union representatives
Information about union representatives, see Help for applicants.
Application procedure
Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button. Your application must be received no later than March 10, 2026.
Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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