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27 Nov2018

MESC+ 'MATERIALS FOR ENERGY STORAGE & CONVERSION +' LABELLED BY ERASMUS+ AS AN ERASMUS MUNDUS JOINT MASTER DEGREE FROM 2018 TO 2024

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The MESC+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree is a 2-year programme in Materials Science and Electrochemistry, fully taught in English, involving 5 Universities in 4 European countries (France, Poland, Slovenia and Spain), 2 Universities in USA and Australia, a European Research Institute (ALISTORE), the French Network on Energy Storage (RS2E), the Slovenian National Institute of Chemistry (NIC) and a leading Research Center in Spain (CIC Energigune).

 

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26 Jul2018

PhD students and Postdoc in the field of solid-state batteries at IEK-1

logo julicWith 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

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09 Jul2018

Postdoctoral position: High valent iron for energy applications, spectroscopic characterization and DFT methods

offer High valent ironKeywords: Iron, high valence, Mössbauer and X-ray Absorption/Emission spectroscopies, DFT calculations, Energy materials.

Scientific project:
The French network for electrochemical energy storage (RS2E) develops new materials, devices and analytical tools for energy storage and conversion. The fine characterization of materials and the understanding of reaction mechanisms are at the heart of RS2E’s research efforts.

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09 Mar2018

Research scientist in electrochemistry SAFT (TOTAL group)

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SAFT is the specialist in high-tech batteries for industry, from design and development to production, customization to service delivery. For nearly 100 years, SAFT has been providing its customers with batteries with an increasingly long service life for emergency power and propulsion of their critical applications. Our innovative, safe and reliable technology ensures high performance in space, sea, air and land. SAFT provides energy for industry and smart cities, while providing emergency functions in extreme environments from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara desert.

SAFT, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TOTAL, is part of the Group's Gas Renewables & Power division.

Job description:
The SAFT Research department located in Bordeaux is recruiting a scientist. In the frame of a defined research program, he/she will be responsible for the understanding of fundamental phenomena limiting the performance of new generation batteries in order to propose and validate innovative solutions enabling performance and cost optimization.
Missions:
  • Propose innovative solutions, design and conduct studies on new materials, electrode formulations, concept, process and limiting mechanisms
  • Propose a work plan and implement the ideas to meet the requirements defined in the technological roadmap and technical program
  • Organize and control the work of the technicians of his/her team
  • Write synthesis report and communicate the results to hierarchy and divisions
  • Conduct a technology watch by keeping up to date with the international state of the art and bibliography in his/her field
  • Participate to international conference (presentation or scientific paper)
  • Propose new patentable ideas

Profile:

  • Doctor Engineer in electrochemistry / Solid state chemistry. Ideally, the candidate will have good knowledge and experience on all solid state batteries using polymer and/or ceramic electrolyte.
  • Minimum of 3 years in similar position
  • Creative spirit
  • Quality in relationship
  • Fluent english

Contact:

Christian Jordy, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

11 Dec2017

PhD student position in Novel electrolytes for Al and Ca batteries

AvancezChalmersU black centeredDepartment of Physics at Chalmers
Stimulated by major needs and challenges in science and a sustainable society, the ambition of the department of Physics is to foster a creative environment for academic research, learning and outreach. We provide a competitive advantage by linking our top-level international and interdisciplinary academic performance in the areas of material science, nanotechnology and energy research with world-leading industrial R&D&I projects. We address a wide array of experimental, computational, methodological and theoretical challenges, from fundamental physics research, through the development of new materials to direct industrial projects generating new inventions. We have a strong learning commitment on all levels from undergraduate to PhD studies where physics meet engineering.

The department is the major part of Gothenburg Physics Centre – a collaboration between four departments at Chalmers and Gothenburg University.

Information about the research project
New energy storage technologies are central for the transition to a truly sustainable society with electric vehicles and renewable energy sources. Several very promising concepts are currently being explored as next generation batteries to be implemented in transport applications or as grid energy storage. A common limiting factor for the realisation of these concepts is the availability of novel suitable electrolytes that combine fast ion-transport of the right species with high electrochemical and thermal stability. Recently both Ca and Al metal anode based batteries have been suggested as promising next generation battery concepts. For these the development of electrolytes, commonly complex systems of salts, solvents and additives, is crucial. The electrolyte composition affects bulk solvation as well as de-solvation at the electrode/electrolyte interfaces.

This PhD project is dedicated to reveal both local structure and overall dynamics (ion transport). The aim is to by a fundamental understanding control the speciation and the microscopic transport mechanism and this way pave the way for high energy density multivalent batteries. The approach is to experimentally assess physico-chemical properties together with electrochemical performance of various kinds including sample preparation, actual testing and elaborate analysis.

The project is a part of an EC funded FET-Open consortium for Ca-batteries (CARBAT) as well as funded by Swedish Energy Agency. By this layout there will be stimulating networking between students and senior researchers and interactions academia-institutes-industry.

Major responsibilities
You will be a part of the Division of Condensed Matter Physics at the Department of Physics. The major part of your time will be devoted to your research project, where you will be expected to plan and perform experiments as well as utilize methods for data analysis. You will work in a cross-disciplinary environment, and have large freedom to form your own research program within the scope of the project. You will also be required to complete a course program (60 higher education credits), and participate in teaching activities and other duties at the Department of Physics (up to 20% of your time). Supervision of BSc and MSc students can also be a part of the work.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Qualifications
To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a Master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent. You should have an interest in materials science and energy technology, and very good communication and collaborative skills. Experience of battery research, data analysis, and/or physico-chemical materials characterization at the molecular level are all considered an advantage. Fluency in written and spoken English is required

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20170572 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
• 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself and present your qualifications.

Other documents:
• 2 recommendation letters
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, eg. TOEFL test results.

Application deadline: 2018-01-31

For questions, please contact:
Prof. Patrik Johansson, Condensed Matter Physics, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
11 Dec2017

Two Postdoc positions: Electrolyte development for next generation batteries

AvancezChalmersU black centeredInformation about the department
Stimulated by major needs and challenges in science and a sustainable society, the ambition of the department of Physics is to foster a creative environment for academic research, learning and outreach. We provide a competitive advantage by linking our top-level international and interdisciplinary academic performance in the areas of material science, nanotechnology and energy research with world-leading industrial R&D&I projects. We address a wide array of experimental, computational, methodological and theoretical challenges, from fundamental physics research, through the development of new materials to direct industrial projects generating new inventions. We have a strong learning commitment on all levels from undergraduate to PhD studies where physics meet engineering.

Information about the research project
New energy storage technologies are central for the transition to a truly sustainable society with electric vehicles and renewable energy sources. Several very promising concepts are currently being explored as next generation batteries to be implemented in transport applications or as grid energy storage. A common limiting factor for the realisation of these concepts is the availability of novel suitable electrolytes that combine fast ion-transport of the right species with high electrochemical and thermal stability. Recently Li-S batteries have been suggested as one of the most promising next generation battery concepts. For these the development of electrolytes, commonly complex systems of salts, solvents and additives, is crucial. The electrolyte composition affects bulk solvation and the creation and solubility of polysulfides as well as de-solvation at the electrode/electrolyte interfaces.

The Postdoctoral work will be dedicated to both local structure in the bulk electrolyte and to create passivation of the Li metal anode for Li-S batteries. The approach is to create novel electrolytes and experimentally assess physico-chemical properties together with electrochemical performance of various kinds including sample preparation, actual testing and elaborate analysis. This is funded by an EC H2020 consortium for Li-S batteries R&D (HELIS). In addition, more independent and exploratory work, e.g. concepts for single-ion conductors and novel electrolyte/electrode combinations, funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, will be targeted. By this layout there will be one more independent and exploratory line of work and one of more team and applied character, to stimulate ample networking between students and senior researchers and also interactions academia-institutes-industry.

Major responsibilities
You will be a part of the Division of Condensed Matter Physics at the Department of Physics. The major part of your time will be devoted to your research project, where you will be expected to plan and perform experiments as well as utilize methods for data analysis in a cross-disciplinary environment.

Supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students can be a part of the work. The postdocs will also be responsible for some common activities within the research group (today ca. 25 persons).

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of 2 years.

Qualifications
To qualify as a Postdoc, you must have a PhD degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics or equivalent. You should have an interest in materials science and energy technology, and very good communication and collaborative skills. Experience of battery research, data analysis, and/or physico-chemical materials characterization at the molecular level are all considered an advantage. Excellent oral and written reporting in English to the other members of the projects as well as at international conferences and in scientific journals of high repute is expected.

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field; the degree should generally not be older than three years. You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20170578 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document as: CV, Surname, Ref. number) including:
• CV, include complete list of publications

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number) including:
• 1-3 pages where you introduce yourself and present your qualifications.

Other documents:
• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.
• 2 recommendation letters

Application deadline: 10th January, 2017

For questions, please contact:
Professor Patrik Johansson, Condensed Matter Physics
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
07 Sep2017

Postdoc position available at Physics, Chalmers University of Technology

AvancezChalmersU black centeredThe next generation battery research activities at the Department of Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden, are rapidly expanding. Therefore we now need a computational postdoc within:

DFT and COSMO-RS based rational electrolyte development (1+1 year)
DFT and COSMO-RS based rational electrolyte development (1+1 year)Electrolytes for next generation batteries are a complex class of materials, but by applying several modelling approaches starting at the molecular level the development can be made more rational.By a joint computational and experimental approach fundamental properties such as solubility, stability, and conductivity etc. can be targeted, tested and verified. A postdoc with ample PhDexperience of molecular ab initio/DFT and/or COSMO-RS simulations for molecules is now needed – to work mainly on the development of new electrolyte materials, but also with opportunities toexpand the computational methodology. In addition, the postdoc should be able to specify/create and handle a GPU-based workstation and to be responsible for the development of scientificvisualization tools and activities within the research group.
The position is mainly funded by CAlcium Rechargeable BAttery Technology (CARBAT) – a novel H2020 FET-Open funded project between ICMAB (Barcelona, Spain), U. Complutense (Madrid, Spain),Fraunhofer ISiT (Itzehoe, Germany), and Chalmers. Hence the main aim is to assist the creation of efficient calcium-ion conducting electrolytes, but also sodium-ion, lithium-sulfur, and aluminiumbattery electrolytes will be included. Excellent oral and written reporting to the CARBAT consortium as well as at international conferences and in scientific journals of high repute is also expected.
Information and ApplicationInformation and Application
The postdoc must be able to work independently both in his/her own scientific efforts, when reporting results orally and written, and when guiding and supervising BSc, MSc and PhD students.
A PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science no older than 2 years is strongly preferred.
The postdoc will be mentored by Prof. Patrik Johansson, Physics and additional CARBAT PIs.The postdoc will be mentored by Prof. Patrik Johansson, Physics and additional CARBAT PIs.
Starting date: 1/12-2017 – 1/1 2018.
Salary: Ca 36.000 SEK/month (approx. 3800€/month) pre-tax (tax ≈30%), all social benefits included.
Working language: English - our activities and division are highly international; > 10 nationalities.
Application: Candidates should send a CV and a personal letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
The candidate should also arrange for 2 recommendation letters to be sent directly from the recommender to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. candidate should also arrange for 2 recommendation letters to be sent directly from the recommender to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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