Leading Researcher position in chemistry with specialization in physical chemistry

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA (Registration No. 90000076669), Faculty of Science and Technology, invites applications for 1 Leading Researcher position in the area of chemistry with specialization in physical chemistry.

The position is intended to strengthen research excellence and international competitiveness in the Institute of Chemical Physics in the area of electrochemistry and electrochemical processes at phase interfaces; development and study of nanostructured electrode materials, composites, and electrolytes for electrochemical energy storage; electrode surface modification and formation of protective interfacial layers; study of charge transfer and storage mechanisms, and electrode stability and degradation processes in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes. The successful candidate will contribute to research and innovation. The position is related to RIS3 priority areas of Smart Energy and Mobility through electrochemical energy storage research and Photonics and Smart Materials, Technologies and Engineering Systems through the development of advanced electrode materials and electrolytes.

Work duties and areas of responsibility:

• conduct research under the guidance of the project's scientific supervisor at UL EZTF Institute of Chemical Physics in the field of electrochemical energy storage and electrode/electrolyte interfacial processes;
• develop and electrochemically analyze nanostructured electrodes, including binder-free electrodes, and electrolytes; study how their composition and surface modification affect charge storage, interphase formation, and cycling stability, using cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic cycling, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy;
• prepare and submit research project proposals for national and international funding competitions and lead research projects upon successful funding;
• supervise and provide scientific guidance to students, doctoral students, or researchers within the area of expertise.

Main qualification requirements:

• PhD in Chemistry;
• at least 6 years of research experience;
• language requirements: Latvian (B1 and in a period of 6 years acquire B2) and English (B2).

Documents to be submitted:

• application to the Rector of the University of Latvia;
• CV;
• self-declaration;
• copy of educational documents.

We offer:

• gross monthly salary: 3060,00 EUR;
• health insurance and social guarantees;
• 56 paid vacation days (8 weeks) annually, with the potential up to 10 additional paid vacation days;
• support for research, teaching, professional development or mobility;
• access to infrastructure, laboratories, databases or research equipment;
• opportunities to participate in national and international projects.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the website www.lu.lv/en/about-us/vacancies/ by 15 of November 2026.

To learn more, please contact UL by writing to pd.vakances@lu.lv.

The University of Latvia is the largest comprehensive university in Latvia with a prominent standing both in the development of the entire education system and in the overall growth of the country's economy. UL is a modern center of academic and professional studies, which, along with research in natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, technical sciences, and medicine provides opportunities to acquire various types and levels of higher education to the residents of Latvia and other countries.

Where to apply

Website: https://www.lu.lv/en/about-us/vacancies/

Requirements

• Research Field: Chemistry
• Education Level: PhD or equivalent
• Languages: LATVIAN — Level: Good
• Languages: ENGLISH — Level: Good

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Faculty of Science and Technology
• Country: Latvia

Contact

• City: Riga
• Website: https://www.lu.lv/en/
• Street: Raiņa bulvāris 19
• Postal Code: LV-1586