PhD position – Developement of NMR-based protocols for analysis of lithium metal batteries • Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH • Münster

• PhD – Doctoral Programme

• Mathematics / Natural Sciences

We are looking to recruit a

PhD position – Developement of NMR-based protocols for analysis of lithium metal batteries

Your Job:

Electrochemical storage devices for mobile and stationary applications will play an increasingly important role in the future. The main focus of research and development comprises the increase of power and energy density as well as service life and environmental friendliness of batteries. A promising approach of current research is to enhance the reversible capacity and efficiency of lithium metal-based batteries by controlling lithium losses and the distribution of Li deposits depending on electrochemical or operational parameters. Your tasks in detail:

– Further development of NMR based strategies for the determination of Li species in cells
– Optimization of cell designs
– Adjustment of the electrochemical characterization procedures of cells considering the active materials as well as operating parameters
– Participation in joint projects

Your Profile:
– Excellent university degree in chemistry
– Experience with synthesis and characterization of organic and polymeric materials
– Basic knowledge of electrochemistry
– Basic knowledge of NMR spectroscopy
– Good written and oral communication skills in German and English
– Distinctive willingness for close cooperation with internal and external project partners
– Ability to work in an international and interdisciplinary team
– Enthusiasm for challenging aspects of research

Our Offer:
– An excellent environment to perform high-quality research at an international Level
– PhD studies at the University of Münster when meeting the requirements
– Possibility to participate in project meetings, as well as national and international conferences to present results and to develop further competences
– A lively scientific environment within HI MS and possibilities for cooperation with our partners at RWTH Aachen, Forschungszentrum Jülich, and WWU Münster and within the joint research endeavours
– Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. via a comprehensive further training programme
– Usually a contract for the duration of 3 years
– Pay in line with 67 % of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund).
– Information on employment as a PhD student at Forschungszentrum Jülich can be found here http://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

Place of employment: Münster

Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.
We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

We look forward to receiving your application until 04.01.2021 via our
Online-Recruitment-System: https://www.hrecruiting.de/obf2/bewerbermanagement.php?kunden_nr=t5ChjatkIfdwmACO&link_id=pJYvlNMypddFxrI5&obf_strukt_id=NBJo7upVK2CL3wkSiJ&lang=en

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