Investigations of Metal Organic Frameworks for Battery Materials

Scientific Staff (prae doc)

at the Department of Inorganic Chemistry - functional materials

The Chin research group at the Department of Inorganic Chemistry - Functional Materials focuses on colloidal and MOF materials assembly. This prae-doc position focuses on the structuring of solid state electrolytes based on MOF materials, and their characterization, in collaboration with the SME, Creonia Cells. The successful candidate should carry out the project together with the preparation of a doctoral thesis. The position is for 3 years, starting with a contract duration of 1,5 years which will be extended to a duration of 3 years, unless the employer submits a non-extension notification after 12 months. The research work will take place at the University of Vienna (Vienna, Austria) and at Creonia Cells (Enns, Upper Austria).

Duration of employment: 3 years

Extent of Employment: 30 hours/week

Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement : §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Job Description:

The candidate will take part in an M-ERA net consortium project "BATMAN - Development of novel Li ion BATtery solid electrolyte separators based on Metal orgANic frameworks" for three years. This will be carried out together with the national partners the Austrian Academy of Sciences and Creonia Cells GmbH, as well the international partners, the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry (Czech Republic) and the National Taiwan University (Taiwan).

Participation in research, teaching and administration:

Accomplishment of research projects in the area of Metal Organic Frameworks at the Department of Inorganic Chemistry – Functional Materials and at Creonia Cells GmbH. More specifically, you will

• fabricate MOF composites and characterize their ionic conductivity
• modify high performance polymers and forming MOF/polymer blends for solid state electrolytes
• fabricate battery cells comprising of MOF-based solid state electrolytes and fully characterize them
• help to develop a market ready roll to roll process for the manufacturing of solid state Lithium Ion separators
• Participate in publications / academic articles / presentations
• Be involved in supervision of students, department and research administration and contribute the smooth running of the research group.
• Be involved in the department and research administration

Profile:

A Masters degree in chemistry or materials science, with a minimum of a second upper class grade, experience in synthesis and characterization of inorganic materials, interest in research, willingness and ability to work in a team.

Experience in the MOF synthesis and/or battery materials characterization is an advantage. Evidence of research publications is a plus.

You are expected to be fluent in English. Fluency in German is also an advantage.

Research fields:

Main research field: Chemistry

Special research fields: Materials chemistry

Importance: must

Education:

Educational institution: University

Educational level: Masters (average grade of 2 or better in the Austrian grading system, or GPA of 3.5/4 and above).

Special subject: Inorganic or materials chemistry

Importance: should

Application documents:

A letter of motivation and your CV, ) indicating your educational path including timeline and academic degrees, addressing your technical proficiency, past/ongoing projects you were scientifically involved in along with your publication/achievement list

Copies of Bachelor and Master degree certificates in German or in certified English translation in addition to their original language. Self-translated transcripts of your certificates will not be recognized (including CREDIT TRANSCRIPTS!).

Contact information of three supervisors, who can be contacted and are willing to provide recommendation letters upon request.

should be submitted to Professor Jia Min Chin ([email protected] ) and Dr. Markus Ungerank ([email protected] ) latest by 30 July 2022. The position will remain open until filled.