Doctoral Studentship (Degree of Licentiate) in Resource Recovery with a Specialisation in Sustainable Energy and Thermal Processes

At the Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business, we conduct research and education in business administration, industrial engineering and management, resource recovery, and building technology, as well as within the textile field: design, management, and technology.

The Faculty has five departments: the Department of Business Administration and Textile Management, the Department of Engineering, the Department of Resource Recovery and Building Technology, the Department of Textile Technology, and the Department of Design. There is also a department for the Textiles Labs. The Swedish School of Textiles and the Centre for Sustainable Society Development are other important parts of the Faculty. The Faculty is also the home to two doctoral education programmes: Resource Recovery and Textiles and Fashion.

The doctoral student student will be part of the Sustainable Energy and Thermal Processes research group. The studies will be conducted within a research project exploring biochar from waste as a potential carbon source for battery applications The goal is to identify new applications and enhance the value of biochar derived from various waste streams through upgrading. This project will be carried out in collaboration with other Resource Recovery research groups.

Own doctoral education within the abovementioned research project. In addition to doctoral studies, teaching in the relevant field or other departmental duties constitute up to 20% of full-time. The total length of time for the doctoral studies is then extended to a corresponding degree.

Employment takes place under the condition that the applicant fulfils the requirements and is accepted as a doctoral student. Admission takes place via the Research Education Committee for Resource Recovery.

To be admitted to the doctoral program in Resource Recovery, you need to have a Master’s degree with sufficient connection to the doctoral subject of Resource Recovery and a Bachelor’s degree in energy engineering, chemical engineering, or equivalent. You should have a proven knowledge of thermodynamics, organic and inorganic chemistry, and thermal processes, and you should be able to communicate fluently in written and spoken English.

Merits: 

• Experience of laboratory work and knowledge in the field of batteries and electrochemistry as well as knowledge of analysis and instruments such as MP-AES and CHNS.
• Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken Swedish.

Temporary employment, Doctoral Studentship Employment, until Degree of Licentiate (max 2 years) in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance Chap. 5. The first employment period covers one year and is normally renewed for an additional year.

Access: at the earliest on 15 February 2026.
Position location: Borås, Sweden
Registration number: PA2025/188 

Please submit your complete application including registration number and attachments via our recruitment system by 30 January 2026. 

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The University of Borås welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, recognising that this enriches and strengthens our community. We strive for even gender distribution among employees and values diversity.

The University of Borås is a governmental authority, which means that you receive particular benefits, generous holiday leave, and a favourable occupational pension.

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Contact those below if you want to know more:

about the position, Kamran Rousta , recruiting manager.

about the doctoral education programme, Päivi Ylitervo , Director of Studies.

about the research group, Anita Pettersson , research team leader.

The union representative for Saco-S is Sunil Kumar, who can be reached via the university's switchboard via +46 (0)33-435 40 00. The union representative for OFR/S can be reached via stvidhb@hb.se .

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