Postdoc in Materials Science: Molten Salts as Reaction Media

Aarhus University • Aarhus, Central Denmark Region • Posted June 30, 2026

Position Overview

The Materials Science & Engineering Center at the Department of Biological & Chemical Engineering is looking for a postdoctoral research fellow to investigate the formation of intermetallic phases and reduced metal halides.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 12-month employment (with the possibility of extension) from 1 September 2026 or as soon possible thereafter. 

Job description

  • You will investigate the formation of intermetallic phases and reduced metal halides and other compounds in molten salts.
  • You will determine the formation and reactivity of intermetallics and metal salts in molten salts
  • You will determine the materials structure by X-ray diffraction and vibrational spectroscopy- 
  • You will establish, preferably also by computational methods, structure-property relationships.
  • You will operate advanced analytical instrumentation, run experim...