PostDoc Battery Electrochemistry (f/m/d) HIPOLE Jena

Your Tasks

• Advanced structural characterization of cathode materials from powders to electrodes for Li-S pouch cells with different scattering techniques
• Preparation and assembly of single and multi-layer Li-S pouch cells
• in-situ/operando electrochemical performance of Li-S pouch cells (Galvanostatic charging and discharging, potentiostatic and galvanostatic impedance spectroscopy)
• Development of an operando cell format for testing novel electrode materials
• Supervision of bachelor/master students and PhD students
• Summary, presentation and publication of results

Your Profile

• PhD degree (or in finalizing stage) in electrochemistry, physical chemistry, chemistry, materials science and engineering or a closely related field, with strong electrochemistry and battery research background
• Strong motivation in advanced characterization, structure-property-performance relationship at different levels of operation, from ex-situ to operando
• Profound hands-on experience in the operation and evaluation of 2 and 3 electrode battery systems assembly, single-layer and multi-layer pouch cell research and data evaluation
• Demonstrated experience in the development of a new cell format for testing novel electrode materials and electrolytes. 
• Testing and standard characterization techniques of pouch test cells
• Implementation of a structural characterization analysis methods like small- and wide-angle scattering to investigate during battery cycling
• Computerskills, including Origin, Windows and Office
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English
• Very good publication record and ideally experience in battery company as research and development intern.
• Experience in presenting scientific content in English

You demonstrate a high level of commitment, initiative, problem­ solving skills and the willingness to familiarize yourself with a wide range of tasks. 
You are characterized by your ability to work in a team, reliability, independence and communication skills (also in English). 
You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team in a diverse and dynamic work environment.

Further Information

Franziska Hein

+49 3641 948981

franziska.hein@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date:  15.12.2024

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.