Explore battery research at TUM’s FRM II as a scientist. This full-time position offers a chance to delve into cutting-edge projects and collaborate with top institutes like Stanford and Oak Ridge National Lab. Ideal for candidates with expertise in diffraction analysis and electrochemistry. Apply by September 1, 2024, to join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing energy technology.
About
The Technical University of Munich runs the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Research Neutron Source (FRM II) in Garching, near Munich.
It’s one of the world’s strongest and most advanced places to study neutrons. We help scientists and industries by providing services and research opportunities with neutrons.
We need a full-time scientist (postdoc) to join our team and focus on battery research. This position is open to all genders (male/female/diverse).
Responsibilities
- Use neutron diffraction, X-ray diffraction, and neutron depth profile analysis to characterize Li-ion batteries and their components.
- Utilize additional methods such as SAXS, WAXS, SANS, and QENS as needed for various tasks.
- Participate in a German-American research project focusing on lithium solid electrolyte interfaces.
- Collaborate with German institutes (FZ Jülich, KIT, JLU Giessen, TU Munich) and American institutes (Stanford University, Argonne National Lab, Oak Ridge National Lab, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab).
- Investigate surfaces of Li metal electrodes, SEI formation, interfaces of solid electrolytes, and polymer electrolytes.
- Project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
- Access to a laboratory for battery characterization, including X-ray diffraction, microscopy, DSC, and impedance spectroscopy.
- Work with partners to manufacture cells and components for research purposes.
Requirements
- Degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, or crystallography.
- Proficiency in German and English languages.
- Experience in project management.
- Doctorate and expertise in diffraction with Rietveld analysis (preferably with neutrons) or small-angle scattering, as well as electrochemistry of batteries.
- Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Strong commitment, independence, reliability, flexibility, and willingness to learn.
- Open to qualified and dedicated newcomers to the field.
- Safety standards require reliability in nuclear law, with appropriate checks conducted.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and 30 days of vacation per year.
- Company pension plan (VBL).
- Access to TUM health services.
- Participation in university sports.
- Opportunities for internal continuing education and training at TUM.
- Childcare options at TUM (subject to availability).
- Excellent public transport accessibility.
- Position remunerated according to TV-L scale, limited to 3 years.
- Suitable for severely disabled individuals; preference given if equally qualified.
- TUM is committed to increasing gender diversity; applications from women are encouraged.
Application Process
Application: Please submit your detailed application via our portal: https://karriere.frm2.tum.de by September 1st, 2024.
Job Advertisements: You can find other job advertisements from FRM II here.
Contact Information:
Technical University of Munich
Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Research Neutron Source (FRM II)
Human Resources Office
Lichtenbergstrasse 1
D-85748 Garching
Tel: +49 89 289 13815 or +49 89 289 14910
Website: www.mlz-garching.de
www.frm2.tum.de
For any further inquiries, feel free to contact Dr. habil. Ralph Gilles at Tel.: +49 89 289 14665.
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