Professor of Chemical Engineering (Lund University)

Faculty of Engineering (LTH) Department of Process and Life Science Engineering (PLE) Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. It has around 46,000 students and 8,500 staff across Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. The Faculty of Engineering (LTH) works to educate people, build knowledge for the future, and contribute to societal development through research, innovation, and education. Description of the Workplace The Department of Process and Life Science Engineering (PLE) is located at Kemicentrum, one of the Nordics’ largest centres for education and research in chemistry. PLE has approximately: 150 employees ~65 PhD students The department covers: chemical engineering food technology biotechnology technical microbiology Research and education span the full subject of chemistry across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. PLE promotes open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement through regular meetings and structured dialogue on workplace safety and development. COMPEL Initiative The position is part of the strategic initiative: COMPEL (COMPetence for the ELectrification of the transport system) A Swedish government-funded initiative involving: Chalmers University of Technology Uppsala University Lund University Swedish industry partners COMPEL focuses on strengthening research and education in: battery technology electrification of transport materials and cell development recycling and safety system integration At Lund, COMPEL involves ten departments and focuses on: materials research battery–power electronics integration safe energy storage Subject Area Chemical Engineering – Electrochemical Processes The subject focuses on: electrochemical processes in batteries ageing and degradation mechanisms in battery cells modelling and experimental analysis of battery performance electrode/electrolyte materials and interfaces development of future battery chemistries Key research components include: operando / in situ / online analytical methods electrode–electrolyte interface characterization linkage to large-scale facilities such as MAX IV laboratory automation and AI/machine learning for experimental design data-driven battery materials development Work Duties Conduct research in chemical engineering (battery electrochemistry focus) Teach at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels Supervise degree projects and PhD students Actively apply for external research funding Collaborate with industry and wider society Perform administrative duties related to teaching, research, and leadership Qualification Requirements Applicants must have: Demonstrated research expertise Demonstrated teaching expertise At least five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning (or equivalent) Assessment Criteria Research & Teaching (primary importance given to research) Very strong national and international research standing Very high level of teaching expertise across levels and methods Ability to supervise doctoral students successfully Ability to collaborate with wider society and communicate research Strong leadership and ability to develop academic activities Additional Requirements Excellent English (spoken and written) Strong research experience (postdoc/industry/PhD level) Experience in industry/public sector collaboration Proven leadership experience in research environments Ability to work independently and collaboratively Subject-Specific Profile The role emphasizes: battery electrochemistry and ageing mechanisms operando and in situ measurement techniques electrode–electrolyte interface science scalable battery manufacturing processes AI- and data-driven experimental design integration of materials, cell chemistry, and system engineering Teaching includes electrochemistry, chemical process engineering, and battery technology, with increasing emphasis on Swedish-language instruction over time. What the University Offers Lund University provides: generous annual leave favourable pension scheme strong research infrastructure access to large-scale facilities (e.g. MAX IV) collaboration with industry and academia government employee benefits More information: Working at Lund University Application Instructions Applications must be written in English and follow LTH’s academic qualifications portfolio format. Required documents: CV academic portfolio (per LTH guidelines) publications and research output documentation of teaching and leadership experience Position Details Type: Permanent position Employment: Full-time (100%) Location: Lund Start: According to agreement Reference: PA2026/617 Closing date: 22 June 2026 Contact Ola Wallberg, Professor Email: ola.wallberg@ple.lth.se Union representatives: SACO: kansli@saco-s.lu.se OFR/ST: st@st.lu.se About the Faculty The Faculty of Engineering (LTH) at Lund University: ~12,000 students ~2,000 scientific publications per year strong focus on technology, architecture, and design extensive industry collaboration and innovation output If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Faculty of Engineering (LTH)
Department of Process and Life Science Engineering (PLE)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. It has around 46,000 students and 8,500 staff across Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö.

The Faculty of Engineering (LTH) works to educate people, build knowledge for the future, and contribute to societal development through research, innovation, and education.

Description of the Workplace

The Department of Process and Life Science Engineering (PLE) is located at Kemicentrum, one of the Nordics’ largest centres for education and research in chemistry.

PLE has approximately:

150 employees
~65 PhD students

The department covers:

chemical engineering
food technology
biotechnology
technical microbiology

Research and education span the full subject of chemistry across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.

PLE promotes open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement through regular meetings and structured dialogue on workplace safety and development.

COMPEL Initiative

The position is part of the strategic initiative:

COMPEL (COMPetence for the ELectrification of the transport system)

A Swedish government-funded initiative involving:

Chalmers University of Technology
Uppsala University
Lund University
Swedish industry partners

COMPEL focuses on strengthening research and education in:

battery technology
electrification of transport
materials and cell development
recycling and safety
system integration

At Lund, COMPEL involves ten departments and focuses on:

materials research
battery–power electronics integration
safe energy storage

Subject Area

Chemical Engineering – Electrochemical Processes

The subject focuses on:

electrochemical processes in batteries
ageing and degradation mechanisms in battery cells
modelling and experimental analysis of battery performance
electrode/electrolyte materials and interfaces
development of future battery chemistries

Key research components include:

operando / in situ / online analytical methods
electrode–electrolyte interface characterization
linkage to large-scale facilities such as MAX IV
laboratory automation and AI/machine learning for experimental design
data-driven battery materials development

Work Duties

Conduct research in chemical engineering (battery electrochemistry focus)
Teach at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels
Supervise degree projects and PhD students
Actively apply for external research funding
Collaborate with industry and wider society
Perform administrative duties related to teaching, research, and leadership

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have:

Demonstrated research expertise
Demonstrated teaching expertise
At least five weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning (or equivalent)

Assessment Criteria

Research & Teaching (primary importance given to research)

Very strong national and international research standing
Very high level of teaching expertise across levels and methods
Ability to supervise doctoral students successfully
Ability to collaborate with wider society and communicate research
Strong leadership and ability to develop academic activities

Additional Requirements

Excellent English (spoken and written)
Strong research experience (postdoc/industry/PhD level)
Experience in industry/public sector collaboration
Proven leadership experience in research environments
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Subject-Specific Profile

The role emphasizes:

battery electrochemistry and ageing mechanisms
operando and in situ measurement techniques
electrode–electrolyte interface science
scalable battery manufacturing processes
AI- and data-driven experimental design
integration of materials, cell chemistry, and system engineering

Teaching includes electrochemistry, chemical process engineering, and battery technology, with increasing emphasis on Swedish-language instruction over time.