PhD Student (f/m/d) in Electrochemistry for Novel Electrode Materials and Electrolytes

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading German research center seeks a PhD student in Electrochemistry for Novel Electrode Materials and Electrolytes. The role involves investigating electrode materials, preparing electrolytes, and characterizing materials through advanced techniques. Ideal candidates will have a completed degree in chemistry or a related field, experience in battery research, and strong English skills. This part-time position offers opportunities for collaboration within prominent research groups, including Humboldt University and others. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and academic proof.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in battery research preferred.
• Very good command of English is required; German is advantageous.
• Must meet eligibility requirements for doctoral studies.

Aufgaben

• Conduct electrochemical investigations of electrode materials.
• Prepare inorganic solid materials and liquid electrolytes.
• Characterize materials using various analytical methods.
• Work collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams.

Kenntnisse

Electrode characterization

Electrochemistry knowledge

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary approach

Ausbildung

Completed academic university degree in chemistry or related field

Tools

XRD

SEM

TEM

Raman spectroscopy

Jobbeschreibung

Work group

Operando Battery Analysis

Area of research

PHD Thesis

Part-Time Suitability

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Job description

Reference No. CE 2025/15

The Research Group Operando Battery Analysis is looking for

PhD Student (f/m/d) in Electrochemistry for Novel Electrode Materials and Electrolytes

Tasks

• Electrochemical investigations of electrode materials and cell assembly
• Preparation of inorganic solid materials, in particular sulfides
• Preparation of liquid electrolytes
• Materials characterization of solids using various methods (especially XRD, SEM, TEM, Raman spectroscopy) and data analysis
• Collaboration with several postdocs/doctoral researchers within the Adelhelm Research Group (Humboldt University Berlin, Physical Chemistry / Electrochemistry) as well as the GOBA research group (HZB/HU)

Requirements

• Completed academic university degree (chemistry or a comparable field)
• Experience in the characterization of electrodes and electrolyte solutions for novel storage concepts (beyond Li-ion?)
• Experience in battery research
• Very good command of English; German skills are an advantage
• Interdisciplinary working style
• Team player
• You must meet the requirements to be eligible for doctoral studies at Humboldt University of Berlin.

We kindly ask you to submit complete application documents, i.e. a cover letter outlining your motivation, a curriculum vitae, and proof of academic degrees.

Further Information

Mr. Prof. Dr. Philipp Adelhelm

[phone]

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Closing Date

03.01.2026

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over €5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.