Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Empa
- Research Field
- Chemistry » OtherEngineering » Materials engineeringPhysics » Other
- Researcher Profile
- Recognised Researcher (R2)
- Country
- Switzerland
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Permanent
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 38
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
The Laboratory for Thin Films and Photovoltaics is internationally known for innovative research in the fields of thin-film photovoltaics, thin-film batteries, and printed electronics. Specifically, thin-film solid-state batteries (SSBs) are developed for powering wireless sensors or smart cards. A unique feature of thin-film SSBs is their fast charge-discharge capability that is commercially exploited by Empa start-up BTRY AG. At the same time, the thin-film geometry provides a versatile platform for exploring materials and interfacial phenomena that can be transferred to bulk batteries.
Postdoc in the field of solid-state batteries
Your tasks
The postdoc will be part of a collaborative European project on Gen4 solid-state batteries, where our team is responsible for the characterization and validation of battery materials in relevant environments, including testing under extreme conditions such as low temperatures.
Your profile
- PhD degree in physics, materials science, engineering, or a similar field obtained within the last 3 years
- Hands-on experience with PVD methods (such as magnetron sputtering, evaporation, etc.) including their operation, maintenance and eventual upgrades
- Hands-on experience with electrochemical and material characterization techniques is advantageous
- High level of experimental skills and scientific creativity to design innovative experiments
- You are a team player, and your strengths include taking personal responsibility
- Willingness to co-supervise semester, master and PhD students
- Proficient in English (written and spoken)
Our offer
We offer a postdoctoral position at the research institution with excellent infrastructure, broad interdisciplinary surroundings, and many possibilities for professional and personal development. You will be a member of a collaborative project with several academic and industry partners. The initial contract is for one year and can be extended up to 2 years. Starting date: May-June 2024 or upon mutual agreement.
We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Physics
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Empa
- Country
- Switzerland
- City
- Zurich
- Postal Code
- CH-8600
- Street
- Ueberlandstrasse 129
- Geofield
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- City
- Zurich
- Website
- Postal Code
- CH-8600