Postdoc in amorphous energy materials for next-generation batteries - DTU Energy

DTU; Kongens Lyngby; A distancia; DKK 450.000 - 550.000; Jornada completa

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International research environment

2-year contract

Family-friendly employment conditions

Descripción de la vacante

DTU Energy in Denmark invites applications for a 2-year post-doctoral appointment focused on experimental investigations of amorphous electrolyte and electrode materials for next-generation battery chemistries. The role includes developing an automated synthesis and testing platform and conducting mechanistic studies to enable new material designs.

Your primary tasks include designing and synthesizing solution-processed amorphous energy materials, characterizing their physicochemical properties,

Formación

• PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with solution-based synthesis and material characterization techniques.
• Knowledge of high-throughput experimentation is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Design and synthesize solution-processed amorphous energy materials.
• Characterize materials physicochemically (thickness, conductivity, stability, morphology).
• Evaluate local structure and electrochemical performance to derive design rules.
• Analyze data and collaborate with teams for iterative material redesign.

Conocimientos

Solution-based synthesis

Material characterization

High-throughput experiments

Electrochemistry

Solid-state synthesis

OriginLab/Python

English communication

Educación

PhD in Chemistry/Physics/Materials Science

Herramientas

SEM

XPS

XRD

NMR

Descripción del empleo

We invite applications for a 2-year post-doctoral appointment at DTU Energy. The project will focus on experimental investigations of synthesis, stability, and decomposition mechanisms of amorphous electrolyte and electrode materials for beyond Li-ion batteries, with the aim to discover new solution-processable materials to enable next generation battery chemistries. The experimental work will involve the development of an automated synthesis and testing platform, in addition to mechanistic studies.

Responsibilities and qualifications

Your primary tasks will include:

• Design and synthesis of solution-processed amorphous energy materials
• Physicochemical characterization of the resulting materials (e.g. thickness, ionic and electronic conductivity, stability, morphology)
• Evaluation of local structure, charge transport and electrochemical performance with the aim of developing material design rules
• Data analysis, joint interpretation of results with collaborators, and iterative material redesign

Qualifications

• Knowledge of, or hands-on experience with, solution-based synthesis (spin, spray, dip coating) and/or modification is an advantage
• Hands-on experience with one or several material characterization techniques (SEM, XPS, XRD, NMR) is an advantage
• Hands-on experience with high-throughput experimentation and/or autonomous materials discovery methods is an advantage
• Research experience with electrochemistry/electrochemical characterization techniques
• Research experience with solid-state chemistry synthesis and characterization techniques
• Strong innovative and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of an international, multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of OriginLab, Python or other relevant plotting and presentation software
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures.

The period of employment is 2 years. The starting date is 1 February 2027 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

You can read more about career paths at DTU here.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Professor Alex Rettie ([e-mail]), Department of Energy Conversion and Storage.

You can read more about DTU Energy at www.energy.dtu.dk.

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU - Moving to Denmark.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage (DTU Energy) focuses on research and development of functional materials, components, and systems for sustainable energy technologies. The technologies include fuel cells, electrolysis, power-to-x, batteries, and carbon capture. The research is based on strong competences on electrochemistry, atomic scale and multi-physics modelling, autonomous materials discovery, materials processing, and structural analyses. We also focus on educatingengineering students at all levels, ranging from BSc, MSc, PhD to lifelong learning students. We have 300 dedicated employees. Read more about us at www.energy.dtu.dk.

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