Researcher position in Engineering Physics

We conduct research and education in physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, industrial design engineering and didactics in mathematics and science education. We offer unique and world-leading research within the FSCN Research Centre and Sports Tech Research Centre.

Job description
The main research objective is to advance the fabrication of aluminum current collectors for cathodes in lithium-ion batteries. The project will be carried out at Mid Sweden University in close collaboration with three Swedish industry partners and Chalmers University of Technology. The main tasks include the development of slurry coatings on aluminum foil, fabrication of coated aluminum current collectors, electrochemical evaluation of the fabricated current collectors in Li-ion battery cells, and comprehensive materials characterization of the coated aluminum foils. Characterization techniques may include, for example, SEM, AFM, XPS, Raman spectroscopy, contact-angle measurements, adhesion testing, and other relevant surface and materials characterization methods.

The researcher is expected to perform high-quality research as part of a multidisciplinary team, contribute to the development of slurry-based coating processes, analyze and interpret experimental results, and collaborate closely with academic and industrial partners. The results are expected to be disseminated through publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences. The position may also involve supervising students conducting degree projects and contributing to the development of future research collaborations and funding applications.

Your background
To be eligible for employment as a researcher, your qualifications must match the requirements described in Mid Sweden University’s employment procedures.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Engineering physics, Chemical engineering, Chemistry, Materials science, Materials engineering, or a closely related field, or a foreign degree equivalent to a PhD degree.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Knowledge of electrode fabrication, battery assembly, and electrochemical characterization techniques, such as galvanostatic cycling, cyclic voltammetry (CV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), etc.
• Experience in materials characterization techniques such as SEM, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, and surface characterization, as well as the ability to interpret and analyze experimental data.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams, contribute to high-quality scientific publications, and present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

The following will be considered merits:

• Experience in electrochemical testing and evaluation of lithium-ion batteries.
• Experience in materials processing and surface engineering, including slurry preparation, coating techniques, and optimization of coating parameters.
• Experience in evaluating coating properties, including adhesion, electrical conductivity, surface wettability, and interfacial stability.
• Experience in collaborating with industrial partners and participating in collaborative research and development projects.

Personal qualities
The assessment of applications is based primarily on the applicant’s ability to conduct independent research, demonstrated through scientific skills and the quality of their research contributions. Greater importance will be attached to the quality of individual scientific work than to the number of publications.Consideration will also be given to collaborative skills, drive, and problem-solving abilities, as well as how the applicant’s experience and expertise complement and strengthen ongoing research at the department and contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
Special fixed-term employment: The position consists of one year full-time employment starting on 01-02-2027 or as agreed.

Place of employment: Sundsvall.

Information
For more detailed information contact the assistant professor Ghadir Razaz, [email protected], or associate professor Jonas Örtegren, [email protected] or, Head of department associate professor Claes Mattsson, [email protected], +46 (0)10-1428498

Application
Application documents must be submitted in Swedish or English.

The application should include a CV (max 3 pages), copies of official transcripts and degree certificates, electronic copy of degree and PhD thesis, a cover letter (max 1 page) describing visions and goals for the researcher position in reference to interests and documented skills. Also append other documents that the applicant would like to refer to.

Please send in your application through recruitment system no later than 16th of November 2026.

Mid Sweden University, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is a university where students, colleagues, and the surrounding community are always close at hand. At the same time, we are located near the sea, forests, and mountains, creating excellent conditions for a high quality of life. Here, new knowledge is generated through internationally successful research and education that contribute to societal development. In this way, we help create a sustainable future and a better world. As an employee at Mid Sweden University, you should be able to combine work and leisure and maintain a healthy work-life balance. We offer, among other things, flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary supplementation during parental leave and illness, and a generous number of vacation days. Mid Sweden University actively promotes equal opportunities and strives to make the most of the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to the organization. Salaries are determined in accordance with the central collective salary agreements RALS/RALS-T. Your personal data will be processed and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We welcome questions from those interested in working with us, but kindly decline offers relating to advertising and recruitment services.

Anställningsform: tidsbegränsad anställning | Anställningens omfattning: heltid | Antal lediga befattningar: 1 | Sysselsättningsgrad: 100% | Ort: Sundsvall | Län: Västernorrlands län | Land: Sweden | Referensnummer: MIUN 2026/2644 | Facklig företrädare: Per Bergman, Fackförbundet ST 010-1428371, Per Bergman, Fackförbundet ST 010-1428371, Börje Norlin, Saco 010-1428594, Börje Norlin, Saco 010-1428594, | Publicerat: 2026-10-15 | Sista ansökningsdag: 2026-11-16