About the position
Doctoral student in Battery Recycling
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an exciting EU Horizon-funded research project focused on sustainable battery materials processing and recycling.
This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of battery materials research and develop innovative solutions for sustainable resource recovery together with leading academic and industrial partners across Europe.
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering pushes the knowledge of chemistry and chemical engineering forward in a broad field of research and education.
We offer an international environment, with scientific areas ranging from fundamental chemistry, health and medical technology, materials science, renewable energy, to chemical engineering processing, material recycling, nuclear chemistry, theory and modelling.
Energy and materials advances research on materials and processes for the energy transition.
Projects span from fundamentals to industry‑cofinanced, and EU‑funded collaborations.
About the research project
The Doctoral student will be part of the European Horizon project ReBel, which aims to develop sustainable, feedstock-flexible, low-emission, and near-zero-waste refining technologies for critical battery materials.
The project addresses one of Europe's most pressing challenges: reducing dependence on imported battery-grade raw materials while enabling environmentally responsible recovery from both primary and secondary resources.
As part of the ReBel project, the Doctoral research will focus on the extraction and recovery of critical raw materials from lithium-ion battery black mass using supercritical CO₂ technologies.
The work will contribute to the development of innovative recycling processes for strategic battery elements such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, phosphorus, and graphite.
The research combines experimental process development, advanced materials characterization, chemical process simulation and sustainability-oriented resource recovery.
The successful candidate will collaborate with academic and industrial partners across Europe within a multidisciplinary research environment.
To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering or a related field.
Develop and optimize extraction processes for the recovery of critical raw materials from lithium-ion battery black mass and similar sources.
Analyze experimental data and communicate research findings through scientific publications and conference presentations.
The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years, with teaching duties up to 20%, which extends the position.
Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period.
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level.
https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=15050&rmlang=UK
What you’ll bring
- To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master's degree (masterexamen) of 120 credits or a Master’s degree (magisterexamen) of 60 credits* in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Metallurgical Engineering or a related field.
- *for students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4-year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.
- Experience in working with high-pressure systems
- Bachelor’s and, if available, master’s thesis and research papers together with the transcripts.
At a glance
- Position type
- PhD
- Institution
- Chalmers University of Technology
- Department
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering pushes the knowledge of chemistry and chemical engineering forward in a broad field of research and education
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Sweden
- Supervisor / contact person
- Not stated
- Funding
- Fully funded
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an exciting EU Horizon-funded research project focused on sustainable battery materials processing and recycling.
Projects span from fundamentals to industry‑cofinanced, and EU‑funded collaborations.
The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.
A starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month (valid from May 1, 2026). - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- Not stated
Research focus
- Discipline
- Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
- Research area
- Batteries, Metallurgy
- Methods
- Not stated
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 21 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- Not stated in the source
- Application deadline
- 18 Oct 2026 Timezone not stated. Check the original advert.
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 21 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 21 Sep 2026
We welcome your application no later than 18/10/2026.
How to apply
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Application procedure
The application should be written in English and attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.
We welcome your application no later than 18/10/2026.
We look forward to your application!
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Contact: burcak@chalmers.se
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