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Postdoctoral Position at Empa’s Laboratory, Switzerland:

December 10, 2020

Designation/Position- Postdoctoral Position at EMPA

EMPA, Switzerland invites application for Postdoctoral Position at EMPA from eligible and interested candidates

About- Empa is the research institute for materials science and technology of the ETH Domain and conducts cutting-edge research for the benefit of industry and the well-being of society. Empa’s Laboratory Materials for Energy Conversion focuses on materials and device innovation for sustainable energy conversion and storage technologies. Postdoctoral Position at EMPA

Research/Job Area- Chemistry, materials science or related fields

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Location- Switzerland.

Eligibility/Qualification–

Empa is looking for a highly self-motivated team player ready to work independently in Empa’s vibrant international research environment. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD in chemistry, materials science or related fields. Prior experience in electrochemistry and battery research is an advantage.

Job/Position Description-

Postdoc position on lithium metal anodes for all-solid-state batteries

The research project focuses on the development of protected lithium metal anodes for all-solid-state batteries. Your task is to investigate and mitigate dendrite formation using protective coatings to improve cycle life and safety of all-solid-state batteries with lithium metal anodes. You will be embedded in the collaborative research framework of a European Horizon 2020 project. This will enable you to interact with leading European academic and industrial partners including a large cell maker. Within this project, the ability to publish is not restricted. Generation of intellectual property in the form of patents is encouraged.

The labs are fully equipped for electrolyte development and testing. State-of-the-art facilities include synthesis labs with fume hoods, Schlenk lines, rotary evaporator, temperature-dependent viscosity, conductivity, and density analysis, thermal analysis (TGA, DSC), Raman and FTIR spectrometers, glove-boxes, facilities to assemble coin cells, Swagelok cells as well as small pouch cells, electrochemical characterization including battery cyclers (Arbin, Bio-Logic), impedance spectroscopy (Bio-Logic, Novo-control), X-ray diffractometers (including operando cells) etc. Access to NMR (including PFG-NMR), elemental analysis (CHN, ICP-OES), advanced electron microscopy facilities (SEM, TEM) and surface analytical tools (XPS, ToF-SIMS) is also available.

How to Apply-

Online application including a one-page letter of motivation, CV, diplomas, publication list and at least two reference letters. Only complete applications will be considered. Please upload the requested documents through official webpage. Applications via email will not be considered.

For further information about the position please contact David Heusser david.heusser@empa.ch and visit our websites www.empa.ch/web/s501