Doctoral Researcher, Lignocellulose Chemistry

We are now looking for a

Doctoral researcher in the field of lignocellulose chemistry

Are you interested in research and working towards the future of forest products and lignocellulose chemistry? We are now looking for a motivated co-worker to a team that is passionate about forest resources, biomass, wood polymers, materials and their future perspective.

Scientific environment

The position is open in headed by Prof. Tiina Nypelö.

The laboratories are situated within The department of Bioproducts and Biosystems (Bio2), one of the three departments in the School of Chemical Engineering at Aalto University, has an internationally leading reputation in basic and applied research for the development of advanced materials from natural resources. It is one of the leading European research and higher education institutions in the field of sustainable chemistry and engineering based on the utilization of renewable resources. Bio2 aims to contribute to the development of novel solutions to move towards sustainable primary production and processing systems that can produce materials with fewer inputs, less environmental impact and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Within bioscience, the department has research in bioprocess technology, molecular biotechnology, enzyme technology, metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, biomolecular, and biohybrid materials. Other strengths of the department include sustainable materials and products based on lignocellulose, ranging from nanomaterials to novel cellulose-based textiles.

Your role and goals

The doctoral researcher will be working in a project investigating metal cation coordination with cellulose for fiber functionalization The aim for the doctoral researcher is to become an expert in lignocellulose chemistry with a twist of inorganix chemistry.

Your experience and ambitions

The candidate is expected to have:

The applicant must have completed

in organic or inorganic chemistry, surface chemistry, chemistry, or similar. A good command of English is required, Finnish language is not.

Applicants must fulfill the admission criteria of the Aalto Doctoral Programme, and the selected candidate should apply for, obtain and accept the right to pursue doctoral studies at Aalto University. For more information on the general requirements and the application process for doctoral studies, please visit .

What we offer

Join us!

To apply, please submit the following application materials through our aalto.fi recruitment site by Friday October 10th, 2025, Finnish time. Click “Apply now”.

All material should be submitted in English and in a pdf file. Application material should include:

1. Letter of motivation (max. one page). Please describe your background and future plans, and in particular the reasons for applying for this position.
2. A curriculum vitae and possible list of publications with complete study and employment history, contact details of two referees (two senior academic people).
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3. A study transcript provided by the applicant’s university that lists studies completed and grades achieved.
4. A copy of the M.Sc. degree certificate or equivalent (for doctoral study application it will need to be officially translated into Finnish, English or Swedish). If the degree is still pending, then a plan for its completion must be provided.
5. Plan for obtaining certificate of English/Finnish/Swedish language knowledge for doctoral study application if position is offered (in order to have it on time for application, see more from )

We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. The chosen candidate should apply for doctoral study right immediately after accepting the position.

Any questions?

For additional information, kindly contact Prof. Tiina Nypelö (firstname.lastname(at)aalto.fi). Aalto University reserves the right to leave the position open, extend the application period, reopen the application process, and consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period.

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