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PhD in Mixed Ionic–Electronic Materials for Thermal Energy Harvesting Linköping University in Sweden
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Paid PhD employment at Linköping University. The position normally lasts four years full-time, with possible extension up to five years depending on teaching and institutional duties. Initial employment is for one year, then renewable. Starting salary is SEK 35,300 per month, with increases during the doctoral studies and annual salary review. Employment benefits include paid vacation, parental leave, and pension accrual.
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Linköping University
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Linköping University is recruiting a PhD student in Mixed Ionic–Electronic Materials for Thermal Energy Harvesting at the Department of Science and Technology, Campus Norrköping, Sweden.
The position is part of the ERC Starting Grant project HEAT-BRIDGE (High-Efficiency Thermal Energy Harvesting via Ionic Thermoelectric–Electronic Bridging), which aims to convert low-grade heat into electricity using new approaches that combine ionic thermoelectrics, electrochemistry, mixed ionic–electronic materials, and soft electronics.
The doctoral researcher will work on development and characterization of soft MIEC materials and separator materials, study electronic and ionic transport and structure–property relationships, and integrate materials into soft, deformable thermal energy-harvesting devices. The project also includes device fabrication, validation under realistic low-grade heat sources, and analysis/publishing of experimental results.
Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent advanced coursework. Required experience includes knowledge of electronic and/or ionic transport in functional materials, experimental materials preparation, device fabrication and/or physical characterization, and strong English skills. Experience with mixed ionic–electronic conductors, conducting polymers, carbon-based materials, polymer composites, membranes, separators, thermoelectric devices, and flexible electronics is advantageous.
The successful candidate will be supervised by Asst. Prof. Nara Kim at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE), a large international research environment at Linköping University with expertise in materials synthesis, characterization, device fabrication, printing, and additive manufacturing. The position is a paid doctoral employment, normally for four years full-time, with possible extension up to five years. The starting salary is SEK 35,300 per month, plus standard employment benefits.
Deadline: 30 October 2026. Starting date: February–March 2027 or by agreement. Apply online and submit the required documents listed in the announcement.
Funding details
Paid PhD employment at Linköping University. The position normally lasts four years full-time, with possible extension up to five years depending on teaching and institutional duties. Initial employment is for one year, then renewable. Starting salary is SEK 35,300 per month, with increases during the doctoral studies and annual salary review. Employment benefits include paid vacation, parental leave, and pension accrual.
What's required
Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, or another closely related field, or equivalent knowledge corresponding to at least 240 credits with at least 60 advanced credits relevant to the position. Required are a strong academic background in a relevant discipline, knowledge of electronic and/or ionic transport in functional materials, hands-on experience with experimental materials preparation, device fabrication and/or physical characterization, and very good spoken and written English. Meritorious experience includes mixed ionic-electronic conductors, conducting polymers, carbon-based materials, polymer composites, membranes, separators, electrochemical devices, transport characterization, structural/morphological characterization, thermoelectric materials, and flexible or deformable devices. Personal qualities such as motivation, curiosity, creativity, persistence, independence, initiative, teamwork, and strong communication skills are emphasized.
How to apply
Apply through Linköping University’s online application portal by clicking the Apply button. Submit a letter of application with statement of purpose, CV, degree certificates, transcripts, a copy or draft of your master’s thesis, list of publications, contact details of two referees, and a copy of your passport. Applications must arrive by 30 October 2026.
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