Researcher in Electrochemistry
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB · Örnsköldsvik · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-11-08
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden is recruiting a **Researcher in Electrochemistry** to join RISE Processum’s Chemistry Group in Örnsköldsvik. Based within the Biorefinery and Energy department, the position focuses on electrochemical process development, including electrolyser upscaling, cell design, and electrochemical CO₂ reduction. The work spans from idea conception to **pilot-scale testing**, combining hands-on laboratory experimentation with process upscaling. Responsibilities also include driving independent research, contributing to grant applications funded by industry, government agencies, and the EU, maintaining external partnerships, and disseminating findings through conferences and scientific publications. Candidates must hold a **PhD in Chemistry** and demonstrate strong expertise in electrocatalysis and electrochemical reaction engineering. Essential requirements include proven experience in CO₂ reduction reactions—covering catalyst development, reaction mechanisms, product selectivity, and performance evaluation—as well as experience in cell design, electrode materials, advanced electrochemical techniques, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Preferred qualifications include Swedish language skills, a track record of securing research funding, experience supervising junior researchers, and expertise in scaling processes to pilot demonstrations, wastewater treatment, or the electrochemical valorisation of biorefinery side streams.
Do you want to help develop the fossil-free processes and bio-based products of the future? With us, you will have the opportunity to combine hands-on laboratory work with process development and collaboration with companies, research organizations, and universities. You will work with technologies all the way from the idea stage to pilot scale, contributing directly to the green transition!
About us RISE Processum AB is part of RISE and a key player in the development of biobased processes and products. You will be a part of the department Biorefinery and Energy. At our research facility in Örnsköldsvik, we work in close collaboration with industry partners, other R&D organizations, and universities to develop new solutions for a more sustainable and fossil-free economy.
With us, you will become part of an innovative research environment with strong ties to industry. You will work alongside researchers and other professionals across RISE, where knowledge, collaboration, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. You will join the Chemistry Group, a team of 12 colleagues, including both researchers and engineers.
The role You will lead and contribute to a variety of projects funded by government agencies, the EU, and private companies. We are working on upscaling the electrolyser, cell design, electrochemical CO2 reduction and other similar projects towards electrochemical process development. You will contribute to securing research funding, independently drive research activities, and be willing to support and contribute across multiple projects. The role includes hands-on work in both laboratory and pilot-scale environments.
The role also includes establishing and maintaining collaborations with academic, industrial, and public-sector partners, as well as identifying new research opportunities and contributing to strategic research initiatives. You will disseminate research results through scientific publications and conferences and represent the organization in relevant national and international networks.
Location is Örnsköldsvik.
Who are you? You are an analytical and proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills and genuine curiosity for scientific and technical challenges. You enjoy working in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and are driven by turning new knowledge and innovative ideas into practical solutions. Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders are essential in this role.
Requirements:
- PhD in Chemistry
- Strong expertise in electrocatalysis and electrochemical reaction engineering.
- Proven experience in CO₂ Reduction Reaction (CO₂RR), including catalyst development, reaction mechanisms, product selectivity, and performance evaluation.
- Experience with electrochemical cell design, electrode materials, catalyst characterization, and advanced electrochemical techniques.
- Ability to connect fundamental electrochemical principles with practical applications in carbon conversion and sustainable energy technologies.
- Experience working in interdisciplinary research environments and collaborating with researchers across different fields
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience securing competitive research funding, supervising junior researchers, and collaborating with industrial partners.
- Experience in scaling electrochemical processes from laboratory research to demonstration, pilot, or industrially relevant systems.
- Experience in wastewater treatment, water quality analysis, or electrochemical environmental technologies.
- Experience in the electrochemical utilization of biorefinery-derived feedstocks and side streams.
- Swedish language skills
Are we a good match? With us, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-growing and innovative research environment with strong ties to industry and the ongoing transition toward bio-based products. This is a role for someone who wants to make a tangible contribution to the transition to a fossil-free economy while developing alongside highly skilled and dedicated colleagues.
Welcome with your application! The application deadline is November 8. Apply without cover letter. Selection and interviews will take place continuously during and after the application period.
Our union representatives are Johanna Källman, SACO, +46 10 516 60 10 and Veronica Benavente, Unionen, +46 10 516 67 51.