Postdoc in electrocatalysis for sustainable energy and chemical conversion

More information about the position:

https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies/29819

Work assignments

The project focuses on electro-enzyme coupled catalysis and reactor system optimization for sustainable energy and chemical conversion. The research will explore the integration of electrochemical processes with enzymatic catalysis for the selective and sustainable synthesis of value-added chemicals, including the conversion and upgrading of CO2, biomass-derived molecules, and other small-molecule substrates. Particular emphasis will be placed on efficient coupling between electrocatalytic and enzymatic reaction processes.

You will take a leading role in developing research activities that connect electrocatalyst and biocatalyst design, electrochemical and enzymatic reaction engineering, mechanistic investigation, and reactor-level performance optimization. The work may include electrocatalyst and enzyme immobilization, electrochemical cofactor regeneration, enzyme-electrode interface engineering, electrochemical and enzymatic testing, product analysis, spectroscopic characterization, mechanistic studies, and optimization of electrochemical reactor and electrolyzer configurations.

More information:

https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies/29819

Qualifications

To be qualified to take employment as postdoc, you must have been awarded a doctoral degree or have a foreign degree that is deemed to be equivalent to a doctoral degree.  This degree must have been awarded at the latest by the point at which LiU makes its decision to employ you.

It is considered advantageous if your doctoral degree is no older than three years at application deadline for this job. If there are special reasons for having an older doctoral degree – such as taking statutory leave – then these may be taken into consideration.

We are looking for someone with a doctoral degree in chemistry, materials science, biotechnology, chemical engineering, or another relevant field. You should have a strong research background in electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, biocatalysis, bio-electrocatalysis, materials chemistry, or a closely related area. The position requires good communication skills in English, both written and spoken, as well as the ability to conduct independent and collaborative research and publish scientific results.

We also think you have experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

Bio-electrocatalysis, CO2 conversion, biomass upgrading, nitrogen reduction, or related electrochemical and enzymatic transformations reactions

catalyst synthesis, materials characterization, interface science

electrolyzer, electro-enzyme coupled reactor design, electrochemical system optimization

electrochemical and enzymatic reaction mechanism investigation, as well as operando spectroscopy, such as Raman, FTIR, XAS, or other related techniques

Documented experience in operando spectroscopy, advanced electrochemical measurements, enzyme-electrode interface engineering, electrolyzer or reaction-cell design, or mechanistic investigation of catalytic and biocatalytic reactions is particularly meritorious. Experience in supervising students, developing independent research ideas, or working in international collaborations is also considered advantageous.

You are scientifically curious, creative, and self-motivated. You have good problem-solving skills, a careful and responsible approach to experimental work, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment. You are expected to take initiative, contribute to the development of new research directions, and actively participate in the scientific activities of the research group.

The workplace

https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/ifm/mdesign, https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/ifm

Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability

This recruitment is connected to the Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability (WISE, wise-materials.org). WISE, funded by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, is the largest-ever investment in materials science in Sweden and encompasses major efforts at Sweden’s foremost universities over the course of 12 years. The vision is a sustainable future through materials science.

All early-stage researchers recruited into the WISE program will be a part of the WISE Research School https://wise-materials.org/research-school/ an ambitious nationwide program of seminars, courses, research visits, and other activities to promote a strong multi-disciplinary and international network between PhD students, postdocs, researchers, and industry.

Read more: https://wise-materials.org/

The employment

This employment is a temporary contract of two years with the possibility of extension up to a total maximum of three years. The employment is full-time.

Starting date by agreement.

Salary and employment benefits

More information at: https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/vacancies/29819

Union representatives

https://liu.se/en/work-at-liu/hjalp%20for%20sokande.

Application procedure

Apply for the position by clicking the “Apply” button. Your application must be received no later than 24 September 2026.

Applications and documents received after the date above will not be considered.

Please attach your selected research publications electronically, in pdf or word format, in the application template. Research publications, e.g. monographs, which cannot be sent electronically should be sent in three sets by mail to the University Registrar at Linköping University, University Registrar, S-581 83 Linköping, Sweden. The publications must be received by Linköping University no later than the deadline for application.

Please note that printed publications will not be returned. They will be archived at Linköping University.

In the event of a discrepancy between the English translation of the job announcement and the Swedish original, the Swedish version shall take precedent.

We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives - diversity enriches our work and helps us grow. Preserving everybody's equal value, rights and opportunities is a natural part of who we are. Read more about our work with: https://liu.se/en/article/lika-villkor/.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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