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Academic employee in the field of chemistry (f/m/d)

The Helmholtz Institute Ulm addresses the fundamental questions of electrochemical energy storage and, based on this, develops fundamentally new battery materials and cell concepts. Sixteen research groups are working in five different research areas.

Organizational unit

Helmholtz Institute Ulm for Electrochemical Energy Storage (HIU)

Job description

As part of your work at the HIU, your scientific tasks related to battery research include:

  • Synthesis and investigation of cathode materials, electrolytes, binders and electrode formulations for sodium ion batteries
  • Chemical and electrochemical characterization using, among other things, X-ray analysis and optical methods as well as preparation and testing of battery cells
  • Own research work and development of research approaches to SIB
  • Scientific supervision of an activity consisting of doctoral students, master's students and research assistants
  • Writing publications, presentations and project reports
  • Organization and coordination of the working group's activities in the projects "ENTISE" AND "SIB:DE"
  • Preparation of scientific proposals, acquisition of third-party funding
  • Teaching responsibilities may be taken on upon request.

The workplace is in Ulm.

Starting date

ab sofort/as soon as possible

Personal qualification

  • A university degree (Master) in the field of chemistry/physics with a completed doctorate, alternatively a degree in a similar field with a completed doctorate, with a research focus in battery research/energy storage
  • Several years of research experience in the field of electrochemistry of energy storage and in the development of electrochemical energy storage
  • Research experience in the development of sodium ion batteries (SIBs)
  • Experience in the scientific management of an activity and with the ambition of an academic career
  • Very good knowledge of spoken and spoken English.

Salary

Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

This is what we offer

Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an interna-tional environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.

Contract duration

2 years

Application up to

19.03.2025

Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Maximilian Fichtner, Mail: m.fichtner@kit.edu, Phone: +49 731 5034201.

Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 68/2025.

Vacancy number: 68/2025

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

Contact

Personnel Support is provided by:
Personalservice (PSE) - Human Resources
Ms König
Phone: +49 721 608-25077,

Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany