The aim is to develop sustainable and cost-effective batteries and fuel cells with improved energy and power density, longer lifetime, and maximal safety. Find out more about our mission and future-oriented projects here: https://go.fzj.de/iet-1.
Your Tasks:
- Development of a physical solid-state cathode model and simulation of cathode performance
- Mathematical optimization of the model parameters using laboratory measurements
- Preparation and assembly of battery test cells under inert conditions in a glove box
- Conducting electrochemical measurements, including galvanostatic measurements, GITT, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
- Analyzing and evaluating experimental data using Matlab
- Determining the OCV from the measured data
- Measuring geometric electrode parameters such as thickness, particle radius, and porosity
- Discussing the results, documenting the results, and summarizing the findings in a final report
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Benefits
- An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with a future-oriented focus
- Exciting research topics in one of the most relevant and interdisciplinary fields of renewable energies
- Excellent scientific equipment and state-of-the-art technology
- Qualified and intensive support from scientific colleagues
- The possibility of flexible working locations, e.g., working from home and flexible working hours
In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere in Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits
Requirements
- Enrolled in a Master’s program in chemistry, materials science, electrochemistry, or a related field
- Experience in physical modeling of electrochemical systems, preferably Li-ion batteries
- Excellent knowledge of mathematics and programming in MATLAB
- Practical experience in laboratory work, preferably with battery materials or electrochemical systems
- Familiarity with electrochemical techniques
- Experience in data analysis and evaluation using MATLAB
- Independent, structured, and precise working style
- Strong teamwork skills
- Flexibility and high commitment
- Good communication skills in spoken and written English; German is an advantage
Application Deadline
September 2, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Forschungszentrum Jülich on www.fz-juelich.de to apply
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