Department of Chemistry - Ångström conducts research and education in the field of chemistry.
The department has 270 employees and a turnover of 300 million SEK. Six research programs at the department conduct highly successful research of international caliber. We have a large number of externally funded research projects, often with international collaboration, and we see continued good growth in our field. The department has educational assignments within engineering, civil engineering, and master's programs. More information can be found at https://www.uu.se/institution/kemi-angstrom.
Job Responsibilities
Doctoral Candidate in the Inorganic Chemistry Program. The research focuses on hydrometallurgy for resource-efficient processes. Hydrometallurgy is a set of chemical engineering methods where materials or waste streams - from mining waste to electronic waste - are processed to create precursors for new materials, with significantly higher yields than conventional methods, such as pyrometallurgy. The research also includes studies on how material properties are influenced by chemical composition and crystal structure. For example, how process parameters and synthesis methods affect material properties are studied. An important area is new magnetic materials derived from local raw materials.
The doctoral candidate will work at the interface between chemistry, geoscience, and materials science; specifically with hydrometallurgical methods for processing minerals containing rare earth metals, as well as synthesis and characterization of new magnetic materials. The work will be conducted under Professor Martin Sahlberg within the Inorganic Chemistry Program at the Department of Chemistry-Ångström. High-temperature synthesis using methods such as arc furnace, induction furnace, and possibly gas transport methods will also be used. Characterization will primarily be performed using diffraction methods including single-crystal X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, and in-situ measurements with synchrotron radiation.
Work tasks may also include (e.g.):
- Teaching at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels.
- Supervision of thesis students.
- Collaboration with industry and society.
- Administration related to the above tasks.
Qualification Requirements
Eligibility for doctoral education requires:
- Completed advanced level degree in inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, or equivalent
- Completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits at an advanced level (including 15 credits of independent work), with content relevant to doctoral education or
- Acquired equivalent knowledge within or outside the country
The applicant should also have:
- Very good English skills, both verbal and written.
Applicants should be highly motivated and interested in chemistry research and hydrometallurgy research. Ability to work both independently and in a team is of great importance. The work group is small but highly productive with high demands on collaborative skills. Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria: meeting eligibility requirements, experience in related areas, and personal suitability. The application should include a CV, copies of degree certificates, and transcripts.
Desirable/Meritorious
- Practical experience in hydrometallurgy or equivalent (e.g., process chemistry), magnetic materials, and knowledge of various synthesis and analysis techniques is meritorious.
- Knowledge of Python programming is meritorious.
- Experience with LaTeX is desirable.
About the Position
The position is time-limited, according to HF Chapter 5, § 7. Full-time employment. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala
Regulations for doctoral candidates can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5, §§ 1-7, and at https://www.uu.se/medarbetare/organisation-styrning/regler/.
Information about the position can be obtained from: Martin Sahlberg,
[email protected]
Welcome to submit your application by December 5, 2025, UFV-PA 2025/3392.
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