At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Materials and Production, a post doc position is available from 01.10.2026 or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is one year.

Are you interested in advancing carbon capture technologies through fundamental and applied research in chemistry and materials science? The Department of Materials and Production at Aalborg University invites applications for a 1-year full-time postdoctoral position in chemistry and engineering, starting 1 October 2026. The position is part of the scientific staff and focuses on inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry and ligand design for carbon capture applications.

Your work tasks

As a postdoctoral researcher in the materials science and engineering research group, you will contribute to ongoing research efforts that explore how inorganic and coordination compounds can be designed, synthesized and characterized for efficient carbon capture.

Your primary responsibility will be to carry out independent and collaborative research within carbon capture, with a strong focus on synthetic inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry and ligand design. You will work with synthesis and characterization of inorganic and coordination compounds, including discrete complexes and related systems, using methods such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and spectroscopic techniques to understand structure–property relationships and performance.

A significant part of the work involves laboratory-based synthetic chemistry, including the preparation and handling of air- and moisture-sensitive compounds, where applicable using Schlenk line techniques and glovebox methods. You will design, synthesize and study inorganic and coordination compounds relevant to gas binding and carbon capture processes.

You will be expected to publish your results in high-quality journals and present your work at relevant conferences and scientific events. The position includes active participation in proposal writing and funding applications, where you will contribute your expertise and results to strengthen the research portfolio in carbon capture and inorganic chemistry. Depending on departmental needs and your interests, you may be involved in teaching and supervision tasks, for example supervising student projects or contributing to course activities.

The role entails collaboration with colleagues across disciplines within the materials science and engineering group, and you will interact daily with chemists, materials scientists, mechanical engineers and physicists.

Qualification requirements 

Appointment as postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level. 

Your competencies

You hold a PhD in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, or a closely related discipline.
You have documented research experience within one or more of the following areas:

• Synthetic inorganic chemistry
• Coordination chemistry
• Inorganic and coordination complexes
• Ligand design and synthesis
• Experimental inorganic chemistry related to gas binding or carbon capture 

You are familiar with synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds and are comfortable working with techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and spectroscopic methods for structural and functional analysis.

You have strong practical experience in synthetic chemistry, including air- and moisture-sensitive synthesis, using Schlenk line techniques and/or glovebox work. You are confident in planning and carrying out synthetic work, as well as purification, crystallization, and characterization of inorganic and coordination compounds.

You can plan and conduct experimental work in a laboratory setting, and you work in a structured and reliable way, taking care of both safety and data quality. You are able to work independently and take ownership of research activities, from planning experiments to analyzing data and writing publications, while at the same time contributing actively to joint projects and shared group activities.

Teaching and supervision experience is not a formal requirement for this position. However, you should be willing to support students and colleagues in the laboratory and to present your research to different audiences when needed.

You communicate fluently in English, both in writing and orally, and are comfortable presenting your work in an international environment. You have strong communication skills and can explain complex inorganic chemical concepts clearly to colleagues and collaborators. As a colleague, you bring a collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute to group activities, including seminars, meetings and shared research initiatives.

Who we are

The Department of Materials and Production conducts research that helps solve complex challenges regionally, nationally and globally. The department covers research areas from physics to production engineering, and hosts a broad range of activities spanning fundamental science and applied engineering.

You will be part of the materials science and engineering research group, which consists of approximately 20 colleagues, including chemists, materials scientists, mechanical engineers and physicists. The group works closely together across disciplines, with a shared interest in understanding and developing materials for advanced applications, including energy and sustainability related topics.

We are an informal and collaborative workplace, where dialogue and everyday interaction in the laboratory and offices are an important part of the working culture. You will join a group that values exchange of ideas, joint problem solving and mutual support in research projects, and you will have the opportunity to develop your scientific profile within a team that covers both experimental and theoretical approaches to materials science and engineering.

How to apply  
Your application must include the following: 

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and PhD diploma) 
• List of publications, with an indication of the attached publications that you wish to be taken into account in the assessment. You may attach a maximum of five publications.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications if relevant.
• Dissemination qualifications, including participation on committees or boards, participation in organisations etc. 
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position 
• References/recommendations 

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.    

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.  

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position. 

Do you have any questions? 
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.     

Further information 
Read more about our recruitment process here   

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.  

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace. 

Salary and terms of employment  
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish). 

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish). 

There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.

Contacts

• Lars Rosgaard Jensen: +4599409315, lrj@mp.aau.dk
• HR Support : +4599403031, hr@adm.aau.dk

Employment type

Full time

Ref number

2026/914

Deadline

21.07.2026