Next-generation batteries will play an important role in future applications in the automotive industry and for stationary energy storage. Key areas of research and development are increasing the energy density and operational reliability of new battery concepts, with all solid state batteries being the most promising one. For market entry, scalable manufacturing processes for ceramic solid-state batteries must be developed and demonstrated on a larger scale. Within the framework of an EU-funded joint project, your tasks will therefore include the following:
- Fabrication of ceramic components of solid-state batteries (cathodes and separators) using established and new industrial processes (e.g. film casting, screen printing, FAST/SPS).
- Scaling of manufactured components and production of complete solid-state batteries, their electrochemical measurement as well as optimization of cell performance (improvement of cell design and microstructure)
- Analysis of starting materials as well as components in terms of quality and performance (including X-ray diffraction (XRD), various types of microscopy, secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), etc.)
- Evaluation, documentation and publication of the results, especially with regard to industrial feasibility
- Cooperation with and co-supervision of doctoral students as well as coordination with project partners
Your Profile:
- PhD degree with excellent grades in natural science ((electro-) chemistry, physics, materials sciences,…) or engineering with a materials science orientation
- Sound knowledge of materials science and natural sciences
- Experience with inorganic synthesis und ceramic processing
- Knowledge of electrochemistry is an advantage
- Experience in project management and the ability to cooperate cooperatively
- Very good knowledge of German and English (oral and written)
- A high degree of flexibility and motivation as well as ability to work independently
Our Offer:
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:
- A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
- A challenging and flexible position in an interdisciplinary and international team with the focus on application-oriented research and development
- Excellent infrastructure for experimental work with high scientific relevance
- Close cooperation with renowned research institutes
- Exciting working environment on an attractive research campus, conveniently located in the triangle of cities Cologne-Düsseldorf-Aachen
- Extensive range of training courses
- Attractive flexitime arrangements and a wide range of options for reconciling work and family life
- Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund). Depending on the applicant`s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks, salary grades 13-14 TVöD-Bund.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.
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