26 Jul2018
PhD students and Postdoc in the field of solid-state batteries at IEK-1
With more than 5800 employees, Forschungszentrum Jülich is one of the biggest research centers in Europe. Forschungszentrum Jülich focuses on use-inspired basic research to solve the urgent tasks of the society. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach and investigates relations between research areas energy, information, and sustainable bioeconomy.The Institute of Energy and Climate Research, Materials Synthesis and Processing (IEK-1) offers the positions of:
PhD students and Postdoc in the field of solid-state batteries
Batteries play an increasingly important role in mobile and stationary applications. In spite of the progress achieved, a significant increase in power, energy density and lifetime of the batteries is required to boost their performance in the future. Of primary importance for this development is the research on novel materials, both of electrolyte and of electrodes, as well as understanding the fundamental principles governing the critical resistances in the solid-state batteries.
Within a third-party funded project you will work on the development of ceramic solid-state batteries. Depending on the project, your tasks will include: development of solid electrolytes; optimization of electrolyte materials with regard to material compatibility, conductivity and processability; fabrication of battery components using ceramic technologies; developing the synthesis approaches to minimize the interfacial resistances within the battery; material characterization and electrochemical characterization of the battery components.
Your profile
- Master or PhD in material science, engineering, physics, chemistry or a comparable field
- Extensive experience in the synthesis of inorganic materials, sound knowledge of powder technology and solid-state chemistry
- Profound knowledge in electrochemistry and electrochemical analysis methods
- Experience in planning, implementation and evaluation of research projects
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
Our offer
- Working in a young and highly motivated team in one of the biggest research centers in Europe
- Excellent scientific environment and technical facilities
- A versatile and challenging position
- Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the collective agreement for the civil service in Germany (TVöD)
- A wide range of options for reconciling work and family life
Forschungszentrum Jülich aims to employ more women in this area and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women. We also welcome applications from disabled persons.
Contact IEK-1
Prof. Olivier Guillon (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
Prof. Dina Fattakhova-Rohlfing (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
