Electrochemist

8inks; Münster; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

8inks, an innovative battery technology startup, is looking for an Electrochemist to join their team in Münster. In this role, you will contribute to the design and optimization of next-generation lithium-ion cells, working collaboratively with engineers and researchers to enhance energy storage solutions. Ideal candidates will possess an MSc or PhD in a relevant field and have experience in battery technology development. At 8inks, you'll enjoy a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to shape the future of energy storage.

Leistungen

Equity participation

Collaborative environment

High impact work

Dynamic culture

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of industry experience preferred.
• Hands-on lab experience with cell assembly.
• Strong background in battery modeling and analysis.

Aufgaben

• Design, simulation, and validation of lithium-ion cells.
• Optimize electrode architectures.
• Assemble and test coin and pouch cells.

Kenntnisse

Electrochemical simulation

Data Analysis

Problem solving

Collaborative teamwork

Analytical mindset

Ausbildung

MSc or PhD in electrochemistry, chemical engineering or related

Tools

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Co-founder & COO @ 8inks | PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job Opening: Electrochemist – Cell Design & Simulation

About 8inks

At 8inks, we're not just improving batteries; we're fundamentally reinventing battery manufacturing. As an ETH Zurich spin-off located near Zürich, we are now expanding to Battery City Münster. We develop scalable multilayer electrode manufacturing systems using our patented curtain coating technology, which provides unprecedented control over electrode architecture. This innovation is material agnostic and unlocks higher energy density, faster charging, and improved sustainability—all at a lower production cost. We're an agile, impact-driven team building the next generation of battery technology—hands-on, fast, and always in close collaboration with leading industry partners. Join us at our new lab at Fraunhofer FFB in Münster and be a key part of shaping the future of energy storage.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled electrochemist. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the design, simulation, and experimental validation of cutting-edge lithium-ion cells featuring our novel multilayer electrode structures. You will work on coin cells, single-layer, and multilayer pouch cells, primarily utilizing LFP cathodes and graphite-based anodes. As an ideal candidate, you are a motivated team player, who has a passion for high-impact technology development, energy storage, and sustainability. You are an independent thinker, results-driven and comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic startup environment.

Your responsibilities

• Electrochemical simulation : Build and use DFN/multilayer DFN models in Python to simulate lithium-ion cells
• Electrode Design: Optimize electrode architectures for energy density and fast-charging capability
• Lab Work: Assemble and test coin and pouch cells using self-defined or collaborative testing protocols (e.g. galvanostatic cycling, accelerated ageing, dQdV, GITT, EIS)
• Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret electrochemical data (cycling data, rate capability, equivalent circuit modeling)
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with hardware and process engineers to align on design-performance tradeoffs

About You

• Academic background: MSc or PhD in electrochemistry, chemical engineering or related
• Industry experience: Ideally 2y+ industry experience
• Lab proficiency: Hands-on lab experience with cell assembly and test routines (e.g. Neware, Biologic)
• Programming skills: Highly proficient in Python for data analysis and simulation scripting (e.g. Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib)
• Modeling skills: Strong background in battery modeling and electrochemical analysis (e.g. DFN, P2D, PyBAMM, COMSOL)
• Analytical mindset: Strong analytical mindset, with demonstrated expertise in data-driven methodologies (e.g. design of experiments - DOE).
• Problem solver: Creative, analytical mindset and independent working style
• Teamplayer & Ownership: Seeking ownership of projects and enjoy working within cross-functional, impact-driven teams

What we offer

• High Impact : Help shape the battery technology of tomorrow — from the lab into the Gigafab
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with founders and a team of leading researchers and engineers
• Great Culture : dynamic result-driven team, mission-first, making our world a better place
• Ownership: Equity participation, allowing you to share in our success as we grow.

Application: Please send your full application including CV, transcript and a short motivation letter to Karl-Philipp Schlichting ( [e-mail] )

PhD Student / Postdoctoral Researcher (gn*) Molecular Biology