Postdoc in membrane processes for critical metal recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries

At the Faculty of Engineering and Science AAU Energy a position as Postdoc in membrane processes for critical metal recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries is open for appointment from 1 March 2026 or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is 24 months.

Your work tasks
The postdoctoral researcher will work within the Membranes research group within the Section for Thermal Engineering.

Research areas will be within recovery of critical metals from the acid leachate originating from spent lithium-ion batteries. You will apply conventional pressure driven as well as innovative membrane processes such as membrane distillation to achieve the desired recovery. The work will be as part of the European project BeyondBattRec ( that involves 12 industrial academic and research partners from 8 European member states.

Your competencies
The applicant must hold a doctoral degree with a focus on membrane processes for resource recovery from liquid streams. Prior experience with nanofiltration membrane distillation and electrically driven membrane processes is highly desirable. The candidate is expected to take a leadership role in managing and executing various project tasks; therefore prior leadership and project management experience is preferred. A collaborative mindset and experience working in interdisciplinary and international environments will be considered an asset.

Qualification requirements
Appointmentaspostdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

Who we are
AAU Energy is a dynamic and internationally oriented research department at Aalborg University dedicated to developing clean and sustainable energy systems. Our research spans electrical thermal and mechatronic energy technologies and we work closely with industry and academic partners to address real-world energy challenges.

The department is located in both Aalborg and Esbjerg and this position is based at the Aalborg campus. AAU Energy employs approximately 300 staff members from diverse national backgrounds including 25 administrative staff and regularly hosts 3040 guest researchers from around the world.

We offer advanced laboratory and workshop facilities and a collaborative environment that supports innovation knowledge sharing and professional development.

Learn more about AAU Energy at .

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 (masters 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. Youmay attach a maximum of ten publications.
• Documentation of teaching qualifications. Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine If this is not enclosed the applicant must enclose the reasons for this.
• 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 Universitys recruitment system which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg Universitys 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).

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3700 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.