Postdoc (m/f/d) for Battery Electrochemistry at HIPOLE Jena

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie is recruiting a Postdoc (m/f/d) for Battery Electrochemistry at HI-POLE Jena to conduct advanced structural characterization and construct Li-S pouch cells. The role focuses on operando performance testing and the development of new test cell formats.

The candidate should have a PhD in electrochemistry or related field, strong publication record, and expertise in battery materials, characterization, and data analysis.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in electrochemistry or closely related field with strong battery research background.
• Strong motivation in advanced characterization and operando studies.
• Hands-on experience in assembling 2- and 3-electrode battery systems and pouch cells.
• Experience in developing new cell formats for testing electrode materials.
• Experience with small- and wide-angle scattering techniques during battery cycling.
• Good computer skills including Origin, Windows and Office.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Publication record; battery industry experience is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Perform advanced structural characterization of cathode materials from powders to electrodes for Li-S pouch cells.
• Prepare and assemble single- and multi-layer Li-S pouch cells.
• Conduct in-situ/operando electrochemical testing (galvanostatic, potentiostatic, impedance).
• Develop operando cell formats for testing novel electrode materials.
• Summarize and publish results in German and English.

Kenntnisse

Electrochemistry

Battery research

Structure-property relationships

Pouch cell testing

Data analysis

Origin

German language

English language

Ausbildung

PhD in electrochemistry

Tools

Origin

Windows

Office

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 3 Oct 2026 - 21:00 (UTC) Country Germany Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Reference No. HI 2026/7

The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for

Postdoc (m/f/d) for Battery Electrochemistry at HIPOLE Jena

Your Tasks

• Advanced structural characterization of cathode materials from powders to electrodes for Li-S pouch cells with different scattering techniques
• Preparation and assembly of single and multi-layer Li-S pouch cells
• in-situ/operando electrochemical performance of Li-S pouch cells (Galvanostatic charging and discharging, potentiostatic and galvanostatic impedance spectroscopy)
• Development of an operando cell format for testing novel electrode materials
• Summary, presentation and publication of results in German and in English

Your Profile

• PhD degree (or in finalizing stage) in electrochemistry, physical chemistry, chemistry, materials science and engineering or a closely related field, with strong electrochemistry and battery research background
• Strong motivation in advanced characterization, structure-property-performance relationship at different levels of operation, from ex-situ to operando
• Profound hands-on experience in the operation and evaluation of 2 and 3 electrode battery systems assembly, single-layer and multi-layer pouch cell research and data evaluation
• Demonstrated experience in the development of a new cell format for testing novel electrode materials and electrolytes. Testing and standard characterization techniques of pouch test cells
• Implementation of a structural characterization analysis methods like small- and wide-angle scattering to investigate during battery cycling
• Computer skills, including Origin, Windows and Office
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken German and English
• Very good publication record and ideally experience in battery company as research and development intern
• Experience in presenting scientific content in English

You demonstrate a high level of commitment, initiative, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to familiarize yourself with diverse areas of responsibility. You are characterized by your teamwork skills, reliability, independence, and communication abilities (including proficiency in English).

You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.

Further Information

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Closing Date: 03.10.2026

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.