Publisher
source

Stockholm University

PhD in Materials Chemistry: Poly(ionic liquid) Composites for Na-CO2 Batteries Stockholm University in Sweden

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Country flag

Country

Sweden

University

Stockholm University

Social connections

How do I apply for this?

Sign in for free to reveal details, requirements, and source links.

Apply for this position

Keywords

Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
Physics
advanced battery materials

Suggested positions

About this position

PhD position in Materials Chemistry at Stockholm University focused on poly(ionic liquid) composites for Na-CO2 batteries.

The project title is Poly(ionic liquid)s composites for catalysing highly efficient CO2 conversion in Na-CO2 batteries. The research will develop PIL-based composites as cathode catalysts to accelerate CO2 conversion, combining aminated poly(ionic liquids) with non-critical transition metal catalysts. The work includes structure–activity studies, FTIR, NMR, CO2 adsorption/desorption, TEM, ex-situ and operando XAS, DFT calculations, and electrochemical testing in Swagelok-type cells.

This PhD is hosted by the Department of Chemistry, Stockholm University, which has strong research infrastructure and broad expertise in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and organic chemistry. Supervisors are Prof. Jiayin Yuan (main supervisor) and Prof. Aji Mathew (co-supervisor).

Eligibility includes a second-cycle degree or equivalent, and for the specific materials chemistry requirement a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or physics plus an independent project of at least 30 advanced-level credits. The call also emphasizes strong English skills, initiative, independence, collaboration, and analytical/creative thinking. Applicants must be doctoral candidates and must satisfy the MSCA mobility rule: not having lived in Sweden for more than 12 months in the 3 years before recruitment and not having carried out their main activity in Sweden during that period.

Funding is a fixed salary doctoral employment for up to four years full-time. The project is part of the Horizon Europe / MSCA Doctoral Network call HORIZON-MSCA-2025-DN-01.

Deadline: 2026-09-15. Apply via Stockholm University’s recruitment system and upload a personal letter, CV, and the requested attachments.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

More information can be found here

Ask ApplyKite AI

Start chatting
Can you summarize this position?
What qualifications are required for this position?
How should I prepare my application?