Postdoctoral Fellow (index no. 5411-03)

Paul Scherrer Institut Villigen, Switzerland

Updated: over 2 years ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 Oct 2021

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of matter and materials, energy and environment and human health. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2100 people.

For the Battery Materials and Diagnostics Group we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Fellow

Materials synthesis and characterization for all-solid-state batteries

Your tasks

  • Surface modification of high voltage cathode and solid electrolyte materials via liquid or gas -based processes
  • Working electrodes fabrication and optimization using wet-slurry process
  • Surface and bulk characterization with main focus on X-ray absorption spectroscopy
  • Electrochemical testing (cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic cycling, etc)
  • Publication of results in scientific journals and presentations at scientific meetings
  • Supervision of students

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