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PhD students for electrolyte research in a self-driving laboratory
Department of Chemistry – Ångström conducts research and education in the field of chemistry. The department has more than 270 employees and a turnover of SEK 300 million. In the department’s six specialties, we have succeeded in conducting research at a high international level. We have a large number of externally funded research projects, often in international cooperation. The department is also responsible for education in engineering programs and master’s programs. For more information please visit our website: (https://kemi.uu.se/angstrom/?languageId=1).
For many years, the Department of Chemistry – Ångström Laboratory has been focusing on the development of materials and their applications in the field of energy storage: the Ångström Center for Advanced Batteries. We develop novel electrode and electrolyte materials, characterize them, evaluate and improve their battery performance, and use experimental and computational techniques to study fundamental chemical processes and properties. Our research is thus both fundamental and applied.
Project DescriptionThe Self-Driving Lab is expected to accelerate scientific research, using automation and artificial intelligence to conduct experiments with minimal human intervention. By combining advances in robotics, machine learning and high-throughput screening technologies, experiments can be designed, executed and analyzed autonomously. Continuous learning from data can instantly optimize experimental conditions, thereby accelerating the discovery process and significantly improving the efficiency and reproducibility of research. Recent developments and applications of the Autopilot Lab make our approach particularly relevant for the study of rechargeable battery electrolytes.
Future grid energy storage technologies must rely on a wealth of materials derived from energy-efficient and environmentally friendly processes. Rechargeable batteries based on widely available elements such as Na, Fe, and S are promising, but face significant challenges of electrolyte degradation and rapid capacity decay. However, several mitigation methods have emerged, most notably the incorporation of functional molecular electrolyte additives. This research project aims to further develop a self-propelled laboratory for electrolyte research and to explore the compositional space of electrolyte additives for future generation batteries.
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious student for this challenging project. The student will design, plan, and execute experimental work (often in collaboration with colleagues), critically analyze and discuss the results, and orally disseminate the work at scientific meetings or publish it as a paper in a peer-reviewed journal. Finally, students are also expected to be good team players and to participate in all mandatory group activities, including being the person in charge of specific experimental equipment.
Students are required to have a background in chemistry, physics, information technology, computer engineering, or equivalent. In addition, students should have
Earned a master’s degree in one of the above disciplines, or
Satisfied the requirements for a program of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits have been earned in the second phase, or have otherwise acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in Sweden or abroad.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, enterprise and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills will complement and enhance ongoing research within the Department and contribute to the future development of the Department.
Other qualifications Experience in electrochemistry, electronics and/or programming is preferred.
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Doctoral Student Conducting Electrolyte Research in a Self-Driving Lab
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https://kemi.uu.se/angstrom/?languageId=1
2025-03-14
[email protected]
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offer requirements
Students should be required to have a background in chemistry, physics, information technology, computer engineering, or an equivalent program. In addition, students should have
Earned a master’s degree in one of the above disciplines, or
Satisfied the requirements of a program of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits have been earned in the second phase, or have otherwise acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in Sweden or abroad.
Excellent spoken and written English.
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, initiative and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills will complement and enhance ongoing research within the Department and contribute to the future development of the Department.
Other Qualifications Experience in electrochemistry, electronics, and/or programming is preferred.
offer benefits
Learn more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/.
To apply for this job please visit kemi.uu.se.