KTH | Postdoc in Bio-Based Functional Carbon Materials

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The work covers material preparation and modification through thermal, catalytic, activation and purification processes, followed by structural, chemical and functional characterisation. The researcher will also be responsible for operating and maintaining relevant laboratory equipment and analytical instruments. The position includes supervision of master’s and undergraduate students, contribution to scientific publications and research proposals, and some administrative support related to the research activities. Qualifications Requirements A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made. Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written as it will be required in daily work. Experience in biomass conversion, catalytic graphitisation, carbon activation, purification or exfoliation. Experience with characterisation methods such as Raman spectroscopy, XRD, SEM/TEM, BET surface-area analysis, TGA or elemental analysis. Experience in supervising undergraduate or master’s students. Experience in electrochemical testing, adsorption studies or other application-oriented evaluation of carbon materials. Preferred qualifications A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline Experience in supervising master’s or undergraduate students. Experience in participating in or leading research projects. Knowledge of advanced characterisation techniques for carbon materials. Experience in research-related administrative tasks, such as project coordination and reporting. A strong record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals. Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills. 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Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages. Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). About the employment The position offered is for, at the most, two years. A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation. Other information For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process. It may be the case that a position at KTH is classified as a security-sensitive role in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585). 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Apply here Type of employment Temporary position Contract type Full time Full-time equivalent 100 % First day of employment According to agreement Salary Monthly salary Number of positions 1 Location Stockholm County Stockholms län Country Sweden Reference number PA-2026-3008 Published 07.Sep.2026 Last application date 21.Sep.2026 Contact Weihong Yang weihong@kth.se KTH Study at KTH Research Cooperation About KTH Student at KTH Alumni KTH Intranet Organisation KTH Library KTH Schools Competence centres President and management University Administration Services Timetables Course and programme directory Webmail Learning management system (Canvas) Contact KTH Royal Institute of Technology SE-100 44 Stockholm Sweden +46 8 790 60 00 Contact KTH Work at KTH Press and media About KTH website