The Paul Scherrer Institute is with 1400 employees the largest research centre for the natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland and a worldwide leading user laboratory. Its research activities are concentrated on the main topics structure of matter, energy and environmental research as well as human health.

Our institute is a founding member of the international research network "Electrochemistry and Batteries”. With a strong industrial partner we pursue a project in the field of materials and electrodes for future batteries. We are therefore looking for a

Scientist in Electrochemistry

Batteries

Your tasks

• Basic and applied research in all fields related to materials and electrodes for future high energy and high power batteries (lithium-ion, lithium/sulfur, lithium/air)
• Synthesis of battery materials
• Characterization of battery materials, electrodes, and complete batteries with advanced experimental methods
• Participation in ongoing and new international research projects, including reporting
• Publishing of research results in the scientific literature, and presentation at international congresses
• Supervision of Master and PhD students

Your profile

You have a PhD degree in chemistry, preferably with experience in inorganic solid state chemistry, physical chemistry, or materials science. Research experience in electrochemistry, battery materials, and/or electrocatalysis would be an asset. You have active interest in experimental investigations and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team. You are a flexible team member who is able to work on different mid-term projects. Good communication skills in both German and English are required.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr Petr Novak, phone +41 56 310 24 57 or see http://ecl.web.psi.ch/lithium

Please submit your application online (including list of publications and addresses of referees) for the position as Scientist in Electrochemistry (index no. 5411-01).

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources, Hedwig Habersaat, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

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