Energy Engineering within the Division of
Energy Science belongs to the Department of Engineering Sciences and
Mathematics. It is an institution with many successful teams and recognized
educational programs. We work closely with companies/industries in both
research and student projects. The conducted research has high international
standard and close collaborations around the world.
The Division of Energy Science at Luleå
University of Technology has an open PhD position in the subject of Energy
Engineering. Your research studies will focus on developing quasi-solid-state
composite electrolytes, compatible with high voltage cathodes.
Subject description
Energy engineering concerns the development
of technologies and processes in order to build a sustainable energy supply.
The research focuses on bioenergy technologies and energy efficiency in
industry and society.
Duties
As a PhD student you will work for a
doctoral degree as the final goal, according to the goals specified in the
Higher Education Ordinance. In parallel with your thesis work, you will also
develop your general skills by taking courses as part of research education.
This is a four-year PhD project, with the
financial support from the Swedish Energy Agency and the cooperation with the
University of Oulu in Finland and the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) in
China. The overall aim of the project is to develop high performance
quasi-solid-state electrolytes primarily concerning poly(ionic liquids) (PIL)
and ionic liquids (ILs). The work is mainly on experimental including
measurements and testing.
Within the PhD research project, we will
identify and develop PILs and ILs together with fillers to prepare composite
electrolytes, and surface modification (interlayer) will be conducted to improve
the cell performance. Together with a team of other PhD students/post-docs, the
key mechanisms will be revealed via in-situ and ex-situ advanced experiments as
well as computer modelling.
Qualifications
To be eligible, you must have a degree of Master of Science in Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Energy Engineering, or similar specializations. You should have a good knowledge in English language and good oral and written proficiency. It is desirable that you have a strong interest in developing electrolytes for batteries. We value a candidate who likes to work in a team but can also take the initiative on his/her own. We see it as an advantage if the candidate has research experience on ionic liquids and composite electrolytes.
For further information about a specific subject see:General curricula for the Board of the faculty of science and technology
Information
Fulltime fixed-term employment for four
years (up to maximum five years). Departmental duties, such as administration
and/or lecturing up to 20 % of full time may be added. The lecturing
assignments are within the courses given for the MSc program in Sustainable
Energy Engineering. Placement: Luleå. Starting: According to agreement.
For further information, please
contact:prof. Xiaoyan Ji (LTU), +46-920-492837, xiaoyan.ji@ltu.se, prof. Marcus
Öhman (LTU), +46-920-491977, marcus.ohman@ltu.se, prof. Aatto Laaksonen,
aatto@mmk.su.se, Prof. Haitao Zhang, htzhang@ipe.ac.cn, Prof. Ulla Lassi,
ulla.lassi@oulu.fi.
Application
We ask you to apply for this position by
clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV,
personal letter, and copies of verified diplomas from the university level.
Your application, including diplomas, must be written either in English or
Swedish. Mark your application with the reference number below.
Reference: 3002-2022
Application deadline: October 10, 2022
.png)
.png)
.png)
0 Comments