Postdoctoral Fellow : Materials synthesis and characterization for all-solid-state batteries

Paul scherrer Institute (PSI), Switzerland

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

Your tasks
  • Surface modification of high voltage cathode and solid electrolyte materials via liquid or gas -based processes
  • All-solid-state battery 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

Your profile

We are looking for a self-motivated team player able to work independently and with prior experience in electrochemistry and all-solid-state battery research. The candidate must have a PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials science or in a related field. A good background in battery materials synthesis, characterization and electrochemical testing is expected. Experience in all-solid-state battery fabrication and synchrotron techniques is an asset. Very good command of English is required. The experimental work will be carried out at the PSI in Villigen, within the framework of SNF-sinergia project including the University of Fribourg, EPFL and Seoul National University (SNU).


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