Welcome to Linnaeus University! Here you'll meet 2 200 staff members and 40 000 students, all united in following the vision to set knowledge in motion for a sustainable societal development. With us, research and education are conducted with an eye towards the future. Our proximity to the business world, both locally and globally, gives us a wide reach and the ability to create change that makes an impact. All that's needed is a place where ideas have the space to meet and grow. That's what we've created – and you are invited.
Change starts here!
The Faculty of Technology strives to ensure that Linnaeus University's vision permeates all of its activities, focusing on the key words: Attractive Knowledge Environment, Prominent Research, Social Driving Force, and Global Values. The Faculty of Technology has broad operations spanning nine different departments through which Linnaeus University provides instruction education and conducts research. The Department of Built Environment and Energy Technology provides instruction education and conducts research in energy processes, energy systems, energy use in built environment and its impact on climate change to support our society's transition to a sustainable development and a low carbon economy. The areas of competence that the department has built its research on include sustainable built environment, chemical engineering, material technology, and energy and environmental technology.
Subject area for the position: Biomass-derived carbon materials Location until further notice: Växjö Hours and term: Full-time for 2 years with possibility for 1-year extension. Starting date: as agreed upon, planned start from 1st June 2025.
Job description We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our research group, which focus on valorising biomass waste into various energy product and high value carbon materials. The successful candidate will conduct research and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to produce biochar and advanced carbon materials from woody biomass for their potential use even in battery or hydrogen storage applications. The role involves thermochemical experiments for material preparation and property optimization, coupled with extensive characterization. Target materials could be prepared from both original woody biomass and ready biochar products with further upgrading and engineering modifications. Performance of prepared carbon materials will be further tested for different applications via collaboration with international partner universities. Contributes to the dissemination of the research are expected via preparation of scholarly reports, abstracts, manuscripts, articles, technical reviews or similar.
The position also offers opportunities for the postdoc to advance research in this field, independently exploring new initiatives and ideas. The postdoc fellow is expected to actively participate in the institution's environment and network, both internally and externally, develop new project ideas and apply for external funding. The postdoc fellow could be involved in teaching and supervision within the undergraduate and advanced levels as needed by the department. However, those duties cannot be more than 20% of the total workload.
We offer a stimulating research environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive research team. The Postdoctoral Researcher will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful research, collaborate with international partners and stakeholders.
Qualifications
Assessment criteria The following criteria will be used to assess and select candidates:
Other merits:
Overall, a crucial aspect of the assessment will be the potential of applicants to excel as both teachers and researchers, ensuring a successful career trajectory. A postdoc is part of a research team; consequently, self- motivation, independence, flexibility and an ability to cooperate and collaborate are given great importance.
Please submit your application, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 2-page research proposal and contact information for references. A proven record of publication accomplishments should be included.
When the university employs new teachers, the choice should fall on those applicants who, based on a qualitative holistic assessment of competence and skills, are considered most likely to successfully perform and develop relevant tasks and contribute to successful development of the organisation.
Welcome to apply according to instruction, last day to apply is February 28, 2025.
Contact Head of research: Assoc. Prof. Leteng Lin, [email protected] ; +46 470 70 8104 Head of Department: Prof. Krushna Mahapatra, [email protected]; +46 470 76 7813 HR partner: Jesper Pettersson, [email protected]
Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization.
Please apply by clicking on the "Apply" button at the bottom of the ad. Your application should be designed according to the Template for application which can be found in the Guide to Appointment procedures under important documents below the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. Other documents, including various types of scientific works, must be submitted digitally along with the application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 23.59 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.
Linnaeus University is an employer that meets the requirements of the European Charter for Researchers and follows the recruitment guidelines. Therefore, the university has received the HR Excellence in Research award.
Please note that a valid identification must be presented at the time of the interview.