Scientist (Tenure Track) for Next Generation Solid-state Batteries

vor 1 Woche


Villigen PSI, Schweiz Paul Scherrer Institut PSI Vollzeit

**Your tasks**:

- Lead research projects for the next generation solid-state batteries
- Methods development for physical and electrochemical characterization of battery materials
- Establish academic and industrial collaborations in projects focused on battery materials
- Publication of results in scientific journals and presentations at scientific meetings
- Assistance to the group head in preparation and execution of research projects
- Supervision of PhD students and postdocs
- Assistance to the lab management, equipment, and infrastructure planning

**Your profile**:

- We are looking for a self-motivated team player able to work independently with prior experience in electrochemistry and battery research
- A good experience in battery materials analytical methods - operando techniques is an advantage
- Successful funding acquisition (personal fellowships, research grants, collaborative projects, etc.)
- Background in synchrotron-based analytical methods is a plus
- Good publication track record
- Excellent communication skills
- Very good command of English and basic knowledge of German is required

**We offer**:

- Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.This is a Tenure Track position. The employment contract will initially be limited to 3 years.

For further information, please contact Dr Mario El Kazzi, phone +41 56 310 51 49.

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Adina Keller, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland



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