Doctoral student in perovskite materials for hydrogen production by redox reactions

We are looking for a Doctoral student to conduct groundbreaking research on novel perovskite redox materials for hydrogen production. The project is multidisciplinary, and you will collaborate with leading researchers with extensive and internationally recognized expertise within a pan-European consortium aiming to demonstrate the technology at pilot scale.

About us

You will be employed at the Division of Energy Technology , which is part of the Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences . The Division of Energy Technology has approximately 80 employees, including around 30 doctoral students. We conduct research and offer education primarily in the fields of energy technology and energy systems. Our research focuses on biomass combustion and gasification, carbon dioxide mitigation technologies, high-temperature processes, energy transition, and sustainable energy systems. A considerable part of our research is experimental, and to support this work we have developed and maintain unique research facilities, including the Chalmers research boiler/gasifier and several chemical-looping pilot reactors. We also conduct systems-level research projects involving in-depth studies of energy conversion processes. Our research areas are characterized by a strong demand for new, efficient, and environmentally sustainable technologies, rapid changes in the political and economic landscape, and an urgent need to bring existing solutions into practical implementation. The current doctoral student position is collaborative in nature and also involves activities conducted at the Division of Chemical Physics and the Division of Energy and Materials.

About the research project

The announced positions are part of the project “Enabling Negative Emissions with Hydrogen Production by Advanced Chemical Looping (ENHANCE)”, a major collaborative project involving ten partners and funded through the Clean Energy Transition Partnership (CETP), a large EU-supported research initiative. The aim is to develop novel perovskite oxides with thermochemical properties suitable for hydrogen production from biogenic resources with inherent CO 2 capture. You will use advanced characterization and evaluation techniques, data mining, and generative machine learning models to establish an active learning framework for identifying materials with the required properties. Promising candidates will be synthesized, characterized, and evaluated in the laboratory. Your work will help establish the concept as a viable technology for the sustainable and efficient production of hydrogen. Subsequently, project partners will implement the materials in small- and medium-scale pilot units.

Who we are looking for

• By the starting date, the applicant should have a MSc degree corresponding to at least 240 ECTS credits in a subject relevant for the project content (e.g. chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, engineering physics, material science, energy engineering, or alike).

• The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Experience with machine learning algorithms and coding for material applications is highly meritorious.

• Experience of work in chemistry lab environment (e.g. material synthesis, material characterization), or experience in ab-initio and DFT calculations of solid materials, are both meritorious.

What you will do

Your primary responsibility as a doctoral student is to pursue your own research studies. This includes developing your own scientific concepts and communicating the results of your research verbally and in writing. You are expected to write scientific articles, a mid-term licentiate thesis and defend your doctoral thesis in five years. The position also includes teaching in Chalmers' undergraduate programs and departmental duties, corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of the working time in total. You will also take courses at an advanced level within the Graduate school of Energy, Environment and Systems ( Energy, Environment and Systems | Chalmers ).

Contract terms

• The Doctoral student positions are fully funded from start.

• The position is a fixed-term appointment of four years. However, you are expected to teach in Chalmers' undergraduate programmes and perform other departmental duties corresponding to a maximum of 20% of your working time, which extend the period of employment to up to five years.

• A starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month (valid from May 1, 2026).

• Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.

What we offer

• As a Doctoral student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg .

• Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence . We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in.

Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here .

Application procedure

The application should be written in English and attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.

CV

Personal letter

• A brief introduction about yourself.

• A brief motivation as to why you are interested in this position.

Bachelor’s and, if available, master’s thesis together with the transcripts.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

A background check may be conducted as part of the application process.

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview.

We welcome your application no later than  December 4, 2026

For questions, please contact

Name: Magnus Rydén Title: Professor Email: magnus.ryden@chalmers.se

We look forward to your application!

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Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society. Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward.