Stockholm University
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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 availableDeadline
Sep 15, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Stockholm University

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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.
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