PhD Stipend and Postdoc in Computational Materials Chemistry for Disordered Solid Electrolytes Aalborg University in Denmark

AAU’s Department of Chemistry and Bioscience is advertising two research openings in computational materials chemistry focused on the discovery of disordered crystalline materials for solid-state electrolytes and next-generation battery materials.

The post is led by Kasper Tolborg (Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Aalborg University) within the computational materials chemistry group and the Section of Disordered Materials. The project is part of the Villum Young Investigator project “Entropy in materials design: Accelerated discovery of disordered solid electrolytes”.

Postdoc opening: a two-year full-time postdoc in computational discovery of disordered crystalline materials. The work includes developing computational datasets from density functional theory calculations, training machine learning models, building accelerated workflows, and applying the models to predict disordered solid electrolytes. Collaboration with Assoc. Prof. Alex Ganose at Imperial College London is mentioned, with a possible 1–2 month exchange stay.

PhD opening: a PhD stipend / integrated PhD stipend in accelerated materials discovery. The project combines DFT, machine learning, and molecular dynamics to design crystalline solid electrolytes with tailored disorder, with experimental validation through solid-state synthesis and materials characterization. The balance between computational and experimental work can be tailored to the candidate.

Eligibility highlights: the postdoc requires a PhD in chemistry, materials science, physics, nanoscience, or a closely related field, plus a strong publication record and relevant computational experience. The PhD stipend requires a relevant master’s degree; the integrated PhD route is for applicants not yet finished with the master’s degree but enrolled in a relevant programme. Strong English, scientific programming (e.g. Python), teamwork, and interdisciplinary interest are emphasized.

Funding and terms: the postdoc is a salaried full-time position. The PhD stipend is normally three years; the integrated PhD includes SU-PhD grants during part A and later employment as a PhD fellow, with an external research stay outside Aalborg University expected during the PhD.

Deadline: 21 April 2026. Applications must be submitted through Aalborg University’s recruitment system and include the required application letter, CV, diplomas/transcripts, and supporting documents.