The PhD candidate will be funded by the European Research Council (ERC) consolidator grant ‘INTERACT’ for three years under supervision of Prof. Tong Li.
The PhD candidates will work closely with other members in the Chair of Atomic-scale Characterization (Home) to improve a fundamental understanding of how electrode/electrolyte interfaces work in batteries, expanding their knowledge in materials characterization. The candidate is expected to start as soon as possible or after completing her/his master degree.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence
- Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team
Requirements
The candidate must have:
- an excellent master degree in materials science, electrochemistry, inorganic or organic chemistry
- project experiences with lithium metal or ion batteries
- familiar with assembling cells and performing electrochemical cycling tests for non-aqueous or aqueous batteries
- solid knowledge of electrochemistry or relevant project experiences
- experiences with operating scanning electron microscopy/focused ion beam
- a high level of spoken and written English
- self-motivated and eager to learn
- can work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
The candidate may have:
- experiences in operating and analyzing [X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy data] of battery interfaces
Application Documents
Please upload
- Informative cover letter
- CV with a publication list
- PhD certificate
as one document.
Application Deadline
May 3, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit the RUB webpage.
