Doctoral student in Characterization of electrochemical interfaces

About the position

Doctoral student in Characterization of electrochemical interfaces

Research Field: Chemistry » Computational chemistry

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe - MSCA

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

Project description

This PhD project explores the behavior of electrolytes within nanoporous electrodes, with particular emphasis on how pore size, morphology, and surface chemistry govern ion confinement and charge storage.

The project focuses on ionic liquid electrolytes as promising candidates for next-generation energy storage systems.

You will investigate ion transport processes during charging and discharging in batteries and supercapacitors using advanced NMR techniques, complemented by targeted computational modelling.

This integrated approach will enable identification of the dominant ion transport mechanisms in carbon-based electrodes and support the development of robust structure–property relationships for high-performance electrochemical devices.

Admission requirements

Mobility rules - Candidates must not have resided or conducted their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately preceding the recruitment date,

Applicants must not already hold a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment.

A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time.

As a doctoral student, you are entitled to a workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.

To apply for the position

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)

KTH shapes the future through education, research and innovation.

At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits.

Equality, diversity and equal opportunities are essential to quality and form an integral part of KTH’s core values as a university and public authority.

Salary: Monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement - Starting salary 33700 SEK / month (approx 2991 EUR).

Research Field: Chemistry

Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

What you’ll bring

• To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:
• passed a second cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or
• A suitable background is a master's degree in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry or closely related disciplines.
• Experience with NMR spectroscopy methods is considered a merit.
• After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements (see above).
• At KTH, you have the opportunity to grow and develop in a creative and dynamic environment, with good working conditions and attractive benefits.
• Research Field: Chemistry
• Years of Research Experience: 1 - 4

At a glance

Position type

PhD

Institution

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Department

Not stated

Research group

Not stated

Location

Stockholm, Sweden, SE

Supervisor / contact person

Not stated

Funding

Salaried
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe - MSCA
As a doctoral student, you are entitled to a workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
Allowances- In addition to the starting basic salary mentioned in above link, all positions within Marie Curie contains a mobility allowance and possible family allowance, for more information read here.
Basic salary and supplementary allowances are specified pre tax.
Salary: Monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement - Starting salary 33700 SEK / month (approx 2991 EUR).

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-463696

Research focus

Discipline

Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering

Research area

Batteries, Supercapacitors, Electrochemistry, Energy storage, Surfaces & interfaces

Methods

Spectroscopy

Software

Not stated

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

18 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

Not stated in the source

Application deadline

01 Oct 2026 · 21:59 UTC

Priority review date

Not stated

Last checked

18 Sep 2026

Last updated

18 Sep 2026

2026-10-01T21:59:59+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 1 Oct 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)
To apply for the position
Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.
Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
Last application date: 2026-10-01
Where to apply
Apply now

https://academicpositions.com/ad/kth-royal-institute-of-technology/2026/doctoral-student-in-characterization-of-electrochemical-interfaces/252521

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Original sources

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/463696 ↗

https://academicpositions.com/ad/kth-royal-institute-of-technology/2026/doctoral-student-in-characterization-of-electrochemical-interfaces/252521 ↗