PhD student (m/f/d) in the field of of battery safety

PhD student (m/f/d) in the field of of battery safety

Berlin
Science / Research
Full-time / part-time possible; the working time is 100%.
Temporary contract for 36 months
Job-ID: J000000134
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The Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM) is a materials research organization in Germany. Our mission is to ensure safety in technology and chemistry. We perform research and testing in materials science, materials engineering and chemistry to improve the safety of products and processes. At BAM we do research that matters. Our work covers a broad array of topics in the focus areas of energy, infrastructure, environment, materials, and chemistry and process engineering.

Your responsibilities include

Scientific services in research within the framework of a BMFTR third-party funded project in the field of high-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries with solid electrolytes. In this context, in particular:

• Experimental investigations on high-temperature sodium–sulfur batteries with a focus on safety and aging
• Establishment of test infrastructure for safety testing of high-temperature batteries
• Optimization of cycling programs, long-term measurements, and investigation of degradation mechanisms
• Publication of results in peer-reviewed journals
• Presentation of results at national and international conferences
• Preparation of reports

Your qualifications

• Above-average completed academic university degree in materials science, engineering, or a comparable field
• Practical research experience in electrochemistry or batteries
• International research experience is an advantage
• Very good command of English; good knowledge of German is an advantage
• Good communication and information skills, goal-oriented and structured working style, initiative/commitment; ability to work in a team and willingness to cooperate as well as willingness to learn

Our Benefits

• Work-life balance
• Certified family-friendly working environment
• Further development of your personal strengths in conjunction with a socially balanced working environment and a comprehensive range of training opportunities.
• Attractive location
• Possibility of mobile working up to 60%
• Work in national and international networks with universities, research institutions, and industrial companies
• Attractive and modern working environment with excellent infrastructure and state-of-the-art scientific equipment (laboratories, BAM Data Store, high-performance computing, etc.).