2026 Research Associate at the University of Bayreuth

The Chair of Physical Chemistry VI, located at the University of Bayreuth’s Bavarian Center for Battery Technology is currently seeking to appoint a Research Associate (m/f/d) in the Role of Impurities and Processing on the Transport of Composite Electrodes for Solid-State Batteries to commence as soon as possible.

Tasks:

• Evaluate and establish processing protocols of hybrid materials (e.g. solid-liquid electrolytes and inorganic-organic electrolytes)
• Quantify the effect of such hybrid materials when employed as components of composite electrodes for solid-state batteries, including but not limited to: partial transport quantification and cycling performance using a variety of galvanostatic and potentiostatic methods
• Assess the viability of such hybrid materials against metallic negative electrodes (e.g. Li and Na)

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 20, 2026
• Study LevelPhD , Postdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorUniversity of Bayreuth
• City to studyBavaria
• School to studyUniversity of Bayreuth
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Excellent environment and research facilities to perform high-quality electrochemical and materials chemistry research at an international competitive level
• Opportunities and funding to participate in national and international conferences
• Expand your personal scientific network with academic, national research labs and industry partners
• Gain industry-relevant knowledge about the complete battery manufacturing process - from synthesis to characterization of the finished cells (see: https://www.baybatt.uni-bayreuth.de/de/Keylab/index.html)
• Further development of your individual competencies and interests via a comprehensive training program, BayNAT (see: https://www.baynat.uni-bayreuth.de/en/doctoral-programmes/materials-chemistry-and-catalysis/index.html)
• A contract of three (3) years in accordance with TV-L, guidelines (E13, 50%)

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline
• Previous experience with handling of materials and battery assembly in inert atmospheres (Schlenk line and Gloveboxes) is necessary
• Previous experience handling electrochemical data (potentiostatic and/or galvanostatic) is necessary
• Very good knowledge of English language, both spoken and written, is necessary
• Knowledge of frequency-domain methods (e.g. AC voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy) is a great plus
• Previous experience with collecting and analyzing Raman spectra of solid samples is beneficial
• Knowledge of German language is very beneficial but not necessary
• Willingness to participate in teaching and supervising lab work of undergraduates
• Strong cooperation and communication skills
• Structured and independent working ethic

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please apply online with detailed application documents by 20.02.2026 using the application portal of the University of Bayreuth, stating the password “OSAKA”.
• Application documents will be deleted in accordance with data protection law following the conclusion of the appointment process.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Bayreuth website.