Postdoc (f/m/d) in the Field of Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry

Job Description

Our team for electrochemical energy storage focuses on fundamental aspects of novel battery concepts like sulfur cathodes and lithiated silicon anodes. Our aim is to understand the fundamental mechanisms that lead to their marked capacity fading. We have a strong expertise on operando studies of battery systems, which is closely connected to our efforts to synthesize new carbon nanostructures as cathodes for lithium/sulfur cells.
As a postdoc in our team, you will advance the development of metal-based catalysts. At HZB you will have the chance to pursue your research with a family-friendly employer in a motivating and appreciative atmosphere.

Your Tasks

• You will develop methods, e.g., multimodal operando methods and procedures, e.g. with the aim of performing UV/vis, Raman and impedance spectroscopy simultaneously.
• You will apply scientific methods, e.g., operando analysis of electrochemical systems, cyclic voltammetry, UV/vis spectroscopy, and X-ray absorption spectroscopy.
• You will assemble operando cells in a glovebox with an inert working atmosphere.
• You will process and visualise data from research results using automated evaluation and presentation algorithms implemented in MatLab, Python, or Wolfram
  Mathematica.
• You will present and discuss your research at international conferences and workshops.

Your Profile

• Completed scientific university studies in the field of materials science, physics, or chemistry
• Knowledge of theoretical basics in the field of electrochemistry
• Advanced knowledge of script-based data analysis
• Very good experience in applying for measurement time in large-scale instrumentation research
• Knowledge of project management and presentation techniques
• Presentation and discussion of research results at national and international conferences and meetings
• Foreign language skills in English and German

Your Benefits at HZB

• A job at one of the 18 Helmholtz centres
• Work in the research environment of the science metropolis Berlin
• The opportunity to contribute together with researchers from all around the world to the development of renewable energies, energy stores and next-gen technologies for a climate-friendly future
• Access to our research infrastructure
• A dynamic and international work environment
• Career guidance, specific training offers, and networking with peers provided by the Graduate Center and Postdoc Office
• Work-life balance
• Flexible work hours with flexitime
• 39-hour week
• 30 days paid leave
• Mobile working on up to three days/week
• Comprehensive counselling services for family and career
• Health management and company sports programmes
• A company pension scheme (VBL)
• Financial support for public transport (Jobticket)
• Continuing education opportunities
• And a team that looks forward to meeting you!

Fixed term contract for 12 months. The salary is based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund).

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application via our application management system by 21.05.2023. For reasons of data protection regulations, we are unfortunately unable to consider applications that reach us by email or by mail in the application process.

We strive to increase the proportion of female employees and are therefore particularly pleased to receive applications from women. Disabled applicants with equal aptitude are given preference.