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The Chair of Atomic-scale Characterisationat the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is looking for a

Postdoc (m,f,x) in electrolyte design for lithium batteries for 2 years with 39,83 hours per week, TV-L E13

The Chair of "Atomic-Scale Characterization" is studying materials at the atomic level.

The chair of Atomic-scale Characterisation is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher (m,f,x) in chemistry/materials science with a strong background in designing electrolytes for lithium metal batteries. He or she is expected to design new electrolytes to be compatible with lithium metal electrolytes, fabricate electrode or coin cells, perform electrochemical measurements (battery cycling, voltammetry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy) of battery cells, and other physicochemical characterization (e.g., scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoemission spectroscopy) for lithium metal batteries.

The postdoctoral researcher will be funded by the European Research Council (ERC) consolidator grant ‘INTERACT’ for two years.

extent: full-time
duration: temporary beginning: 01.09.2024
application deadline: 30.04.2024

Your tasks:

• The Postdoctoral researcher (m,f,x) will work closely with other members in the Chair of Atomic-scale Characterization to improve a fundamental understanding of how electrode/electrolyte interfaces work in batteries, expanding his or her knowledge in materials characterization.
• The position will be equipped with a PhD student.
• The successful candidate will work in the new research center for interface-dominated high-performance materials (ZGH) at Ruhr University Bochum, which houses a large and comprehensive suite of equipment dedicated to nanostructure analysis; the center is among the world's best facilities of its kind.

Your profile:

• The candidate must have:
• a PhD degree in materials science, organic or inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry
• extensive experience in designing new electrolytes for lithium metal anodes, performing electrochemical battery cycling tests, characterizing electrode/electrolyte interfaces or interphases by scanning electron microscopy and X-ray photoemission spectroscopy
• solid knowledge of electrochemistry or relevant project experiences
• a high level of spoken and written English
• can work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• can work in a multicultural environment
• The candidate may have:
• experiences in investigating solid electrolyte interphases by operando spectroscopy

https://jobs.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/jobposting/038ff6d7e0232ea885f51b7858dcf32eab7563a4?ref=AfA