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PhD in Characterisation of Battery Electrolytes at KTH Royal Institute of Technology KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Doctoral student employment at KTH with monthly salary according to KTH’s doctoral student salary agreement. The position is full time and temporary; employment is initially for up to one year and may be renewed, with total doctoral employment not exceeding four years. The project is carried out in close collaboration with companies, including COMSOL as a partner.
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Country
Sweden
University
KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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PhD opportunity at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in characterisation of battery electrolytes, within the School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health.
The project focuses on how mass transport in battery electrolytes affects charging/discharging speed and ageing, and aims to develop improved methods and models for complex multi-component electrolytes. The work combines experimental methods with molecular-level calculations to describe macroscopic electrolyte properties used in battery modelling. The project is carried out in close collaboration with companies, and COMSOL is mentioned as a partner.
Third-cycle subject: Chemical engineering.
Eligibility highlights: a second-cycle degree (such as a master's), or at least 240 higher education credits including 60 second-cycle credits, or equivalent knowledge; suitable background in chemical engineering, engineering physics, or equivalent; English proficiency equivalent to English B/6.
Selection criteria: independence, teamwork, professional approach, and ability to analyze complex issues. Personal skills are emphasized.
Funding/employment: doctoral student employment with monthly salary according to KTH’s doctoral student salary agreement. Full-time temporary position; initial appointment up to one year, renewable, with total doctoral employment normally up to four years.
Application: submit via KTH’s recruitment system with diplomas, grades, proof of language requirements, CV, motivation letter, and representative publications or technical reports. Deadline: 2026-06-25.
Funding details
Doctoral student employment at KTH with monthly salary according to KTH’s doctoral student salary agreement. The position is full time and temporary; employment is initially for up to one year and may be renewed, with total doctoral employment not exceeding four years. The project is carried out in close collaboration with companies, including COMSOL as a partner.
What's required
Applicants must have basic eligibility for postgraduate education: a second-cycle degree (for example a master's degree), or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 second-cycle credits, or equivalent knowledge. A suitable background is a master's degree in chemical engineering, engineering physics, or equivalent. English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 is mandatory. Selection emphasizes the ability to work independently, collaborate with others, maintain a professional approach, and analyze complex issues; personal skills are important.
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