PhD in Materials Chemistry for Cost-Effective CO2 Separation Stockholm University in Sweden

Stockholm University is advertising a PhD student position in Materials Chemistry with a specialization in cost-effective separation of carbon dioxide. The project is centered on developing new materials and scrubbing fluids for CO2 capture using aminated nanoparticles, polymers, or colloids.

The research hypothesis is that these materials can bind CO2 in a way that lowers the heating demand in later process steps, while also reducing the risk of harmful degradation products during cyclic use. The tentative focus is on thermochemistry, phase diagrams, and mechanistic studies, with room to adapt the project to the successful candidate’s interests and background.

The position is hosted by the Department of Chemistry at Stockholm University and is funded by the Swedish Research Council. The project is carried out in close collaboration with Professor Jiayin Yuan at Stockholm University and Professor Christophe Duwig at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a second-cycle degree or equivalent, and for the specific materials chemistry entry route, a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or physics plus an independent project of at least 30 advanced-level credits. Strong English skills, relevant research knowledge, initiative, independence, and teamwork ability are important.

Funding and employment: this is a fixed-term doctoral employment for up to four years full-time, with possible duties in teaching, research, and administration up to 20%.

Application deadline: 9 August 2026. Apply via Stockholm University’s recruitment system and submit a personal letter, CV, and all requested attachments.