Academic employee (f/m/d)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The University in the Helmholtz Association

In close partnership with society, KIT develops solutions for urgent challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, sovereignty and an aging population. As The University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT unites scientific excellence from insight to application-driven research under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to drive this transformation. As a University of Excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and 22,800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future.
KIT – Science for Impact.

Academic employee (f/m/d)

• Helmholtz Institute Ulm for Electrochemical Energy Storage (HIU)
• 2 years
• as soon as possible
• Full-time
• 61,900.00 to 71,200.00 EUR gross per year

Aufgaben

• Development and synthesis of battery materials (electrolytes and electrodes) for calcium batteries, along with their comprehensive chemical and electrochemical characterization, and optimization of processes for upscaling
• Manufacture of laboratory battery test cells and their comprehensive electrochemical characterization
• Investigation and development of stabilizing interfaces and functional coatings for electrodes
• Chemical and electrochemical characterization using NMR, XRD, SEM, potentiostatic and galvanostatic measurement methods, cyclovoltammetry, and impedance spectroscopy
• Collaboration with project partners and other research groups
• Publication of the research results in relevant journals and presentation at national and international conferences
• Scientific supervision of bachelor's and master's students

Profil

• A completed master's degree in chemistry or materials science
• Ph.D. in chemistry or materials science
• Experience with chemical synthesis, materials analysis using SEM/EDX, XRD, FT-IR, and NMR spectroscopy, and electrochemical investigations
• Excellent written and spoken German and English

Wir bieten

Science for Impact
Engage with topics of societal relevance - in an excellent scientific environment that enables change.

Family-friendliness
The “KIT Family +- program assists you in reconciling work and family life by offering childcare services, holiday activities, a parent child office space, and assistance with caring for relatives.

Flexible Working Hours
Take advantage of flexible hours schemes, remote work options, part time models, and a 30 day annual leave entitlement to achieve an optimal work life balance.

Stay Healthy
Under the motto “Fit at KIT – Body, Mind and Soul,- we promote your well being through fitness classes, mental health programmes, and regular preventive health examinations.

Individualised Extra Benefits
Enjoy a corporate pension (VBL), a €25 monthly contribution toward a JobTicket BW, plus a broad selection of cultural and recreational programmes.

Career-Building and Developmental Opportunities
We provide you with a structured onboarding program, a broad spectrum of continuing education options, and personalised support, thereby fostering your individual growth.

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