Postdoc – Na-ion batteries: At the Institute of Energy and Climate Research – Materials Synthesis and Processing (IEK-1), we are seeking a highly motivated Postdoc to join our dynamic and international team. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of superior cathode materials for Na-ion batteries, playing a crucial role in advancing energy storage technologies for the global energy transition.
Postdoc – Simulation-based development of cathode materials for Na-ion batteries
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Simulation-based development of cathode materials for Na-ion batteries
Location: Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Successfully completed scientific master’s degree and PhD in the field of Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a comparable field with excellent final grades
- Excellent knowledge in the field of quantum mechanics, quantum chemistry and/or modeling and simulation
- Experience in the field of Solid State (or Condensed Matter) Physics and Electrochemistry
- English (fluent written and spoken) language skills indispensable
- Excellent cooperation, communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Systematic and structured way of working, including efficient documentation and data processing
Job Description:
- Modeling cathode materials with various compositions
- Performing ab initio-based calculations (e.g., DFT and AIMD) on supercomputers
- Applying finite element methods
- Simulation of the influence of substitution and/or doping on capacity, conductivity, and stability of materials by applying multiscale approaches
- Writing project reports and scientific publications
- The work is part of a Franco-German project on high-performance batteries and also includes a research visit to France.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their applications, including a CV, cover letter, and contact information for references, to apply@fz-juelich.de. Please mention the external id 2024-134 in the subject line.
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled
Join us in shaping the future of energy storage technologies and making a meaningful contribution to the global transition towards sustainable energy systems. We look forward to welcoming you to our team at Forschungszentrum Jülich!
