Christophe Duwig

Stockholm University is offering a fully-funded PhD position in materials chemistry, focusing on climate technology and BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage). The successful candidate will join Professor Niklas Hedin's team and the SSF-funded ACCELERATE project, working on developing new liquids and adsorbents for safer and more cost-effective CO2 capture from biomass combustion flue gases. The research aims to create innovative materials, such as aminated nanoparticles or colloids, that can bind CO2 efficiently and reduce energy requirements for its release, thereby improving sustainability and safety compared to current technologies. The project is integrated into a larger competence center dedicated to accelerating the transition and scaling of bioCO2 utilization. Applicants should have a master's degree or equivalent in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or physics, with strong analytical, creative, and teamwork skills, and proficiency in English. The position is fully funded for four years, with a fixed salary and no tuition fees. The application deadline is November 3, 2025. Candidates should apply through Stockholm University's recruitment system, submitting all required documents. The team includes supervisors Niklas Hedin, Jiayin Yuan, Belén Martín-Matute, and Christophe Duwig, offering a multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment.

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.

Stockholm University is advertising a PhD position in Materials Chemistry focused on cost-effective carbon dioxide separation . The project explores new materials and scrubbing liquids for CO2 capture using aminated nanoparticles, polymers, or colloids . The research aims to reduce the heating energy needed to release captured CO2 in later process steps, lowering overall energy demand and potentially reducing harmful emissions from degradation products during cyclic use. The work will emphasize thermochemistry, phase diagrams, and mechanistic questions , with room to adapt the project to the selected candidate’s interests and skills. The project is funded by the Swedish Research Council (VR) and is carried out in close collaboration with Professor Jiayin Yuan’s group at Stockholm University and Professor Christophe Duwig’s group at KTH . The main supervisor listed in the announcement is Professor Niklas Hedin . Eligibility: applicants must satisfy Stockholm University’s doctoral admission requirements. This includes a second-cycle degree, or at least 240 higher education credits with at least 60 credits at advanced level, or equivalent knowledge. For specific eligibility in materials chemistry, candidates need a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or physics , plus an independent degree project of at least 30 advanced-level credits. Strong English communication skills, analytical and creative thinking, initiative, independence, and teamwork are important selection criteria. Funding and employment: this is a full-time, fixed-term doctoral employment for up to four years. The position may include limited teaching, research, and administrative duties (up to 20%). Application: submit your application through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. Include a cover letter, CV, and all documents requested in the application form. The deadline is 2026-08-09 .