Postdoc (m/f/d) in the field of Battery Research

Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 28,000 students and 5,700 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories – your own and those of our university. Support us from as of now in full-time as a

Postdoc (m/f/d)
in the field of Battery Research

The position is part of an externally funded project and is limited until 31.12.2023 at the Junior Research Group of Dr. Anja Bielefeld at the Center for Materials Research. Depending on the availability of follow-up financing, an extension of the contract period will be targeted. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H). Your tasks at a glance

• Microstructure-resolved simulation of electro-chemo-mechanical processes in solid-state battery electrode comsposites and separators
• Electrochemical modelling and simulation using finite-element (FEM) or discrete-element (DEM) methods
• Development of electrode design guidelines for different solid-state battery concepts
• Reconstruction of 3-dimensional microstructure models from focused-ion beam-scanning electron microscope (FIB-SEM) data
• Preparation of scientific publications and participation at (inter-)national conferences
• Boosting the cooperation within the Research Campus of Central Hesse by setting up future cross-site research projects
• Interdisciplinary communication and networking, particularly within the Research Campus of Central Hesse that comprises Philipps-University Marburg, Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen and Justus-Liebig-University Giessen

Your qualifications and competences

• Completed academic university degree in chemistry, physics, informatics, data science or materials science (M.Sc., diploma, first state examination or equivalent degree)
• Completed PhD in chemistry, physics, informatics, data science or materials science
• Relevant previous knowledge in the field of electrochemical energy storage and/or finite-element (FEM) or discrete-element (DEM) method simulations
• Experience in analysis of transport and interface properties of solid-state batteries is desirable
• Advanced programming skills (Python, C++, Matlab or similar) and knowledge in methods for data evaluation are desirable
• Very good knowledge of English and very good communication skills are imperative
• Interest in interdisciplinary approaches

Our offer to you

• Interdisciplinary research at the interface of experiment and simulation in the growing field of solid-state batteries
• A varied job with flexible working hours
• Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
• More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities
• Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
• Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte hochschule")

JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.

You want to break new ground with us?
Apply via our online form by February 21st, 2023, indicating reference number 113/Z. We look forward to receiving your application.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Anja Bielefeld by e-mail (anja.bielefeld@pc.jlug.de).

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