PhD student in Applied Physics with a focus on conductive binders for energy-storage devices

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PhD student in Applied Physics with a focus on conductive binders for energy-storage devices

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Linköpings universitet

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PhD student in Applied Physics with a focus on conductive binders for energy-storage devicesNorrköpingReferensnummer LiU-2024-05104Join a cutting-edge project to develop fluorine-free conductive polymers for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. You’ll synthesize polymers, study their properties, and apply them as electroactive films in batteries, contributing to the optimization of energy storage materials. Working in a multidisciplinary team, you’ll collaborate with experts in chemistry, physics, and engineering. This position is part of the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE), Sweden’s largest investment in materials science for a sustainable future.Your work assignmentsThe main focus of your research is to develop fluorine-free conductive polymer binders for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. By exploring the chemical, physical, and electronic structures of conductive polymers and how these properties affect stability and conductivity, you will contribute to optimizing the design of materials and doping processes for energy storage applications. You will 1) synthesize conductive polymers, 2) investigate their electrical, optical, and mechanical characteristics, and 3) implement them as electroactive thin films in Li-ion batteries. You will work in a multidisciplinary research group comprising chemists, physicists, material scientists, and electrical engineers. As a doctoral student, you will devote most of your time to doctoral studies and the research projects you are part of. Your work may also include teaching or other departmental duties, up to a maximum of 20% of full-time.This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE, wise-materials.org). WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden and will encompass major efforts at Sweden’s foremost universities over the course of 10 years. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science.Read more:Your workplaceThe PhD position is placed in the Organic Nanoelectronics group led by Prof. Simone Fabiano ( ). The Organic Nanoelectronics group is part of the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE, ) at the Department of Science and Technology. LOE is a vibrant, international, collaborative research environment with around 140 researchers. We study conducting organic and hybrid materials and their use in various areas spanning energy harvesting, printed electronics, photonics, and bioelectronics.All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE Research School an ambitious nationwide program of seminars, courses, research visits, and other activities to promote a strong multi-disciplinary and international network between PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and industry.Your qualificationsYou have graduated at a Master’s level in chemistry, physics, material science, or equivalent background or completed courses with a minimum of 240 credits, at least 60 of which must be in advanced courses in the disciplines listed above. Alternatively, you have gained essentially corresponding knowledge in another way.Verifiable verbal and written communication skills in English. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to communicate clearly and interact with colleagues and staff. The interested candidate should be strongly self-motivated, show a keen interest in science and fundamental research, and be willing to work in a team.Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability.The employmentWhen taking up the post, you will be admitted to the program for doctoral studies. More information about the doctoral studies at each faculty is available atThe employment has a duration of four years’ full-time equivalent. You will initially be employed for a period of one year. The employment will subsequently be renewed for periods of maximum duration two years, depending on your progress through the study plan. The employment may be extended up to a maximum of five years, based on the amount of teaching and departmental duties you have carried out. Further extensions can be granted in special circumstances.Starting date by agreement.Salary and employment benefitsThe salary of PhD students is determined according to a locally negotiated salary progression. The current starting salary for PhD students at LOE is 33 700 SEK/month + social benefits (approximatley 3000 euro/month).More information about employment benefits at Linköping University is availableUnion representativesInformation about union representatives, see .Application procedureApply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than November 29, 2024.Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody’s equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: .We look forward to receiving your application!Linköping university has framework agreements and wishes to decline direct contacts from staffing- and recruitment companies as well as vendors of job advertisements.KontaktpersonerSimone FabianoSenior Associate ProfessorMartina KlefbeckHR partner011-363166Länk till den här sidan
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Norrköping, Östergötland

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Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:52:16 GMT

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