The Paul Scherrer Institute is with 1300 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 three main topics of solid-state physics, energy and environmental research as well as human health.

For our research in lithium-ion batteries we are looking for a

PhD Student

New Electrode Materials for Batteries

Your tasks

• Synthesis of new electrode materials (solid state, soft chemistry)
  
• Material characterization with various ex situ and in situ analytical techniques (electrochemical cycling, DEMS, XRD, SEM)
  
• In situ structural characterization using synchrotron X-rays and neutron diffraction
  
• Publishing of results in scientific literature

Your profile

We are looking for a highly motivated student with interest in experimental work. You must have a Master degree or a diploma in chemistry, materials science, or in a related field. An experience in electrochemistry would be an asset. A good command of English and German is required. The experimental work will be at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Villigen, the PhD degree will be from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ).