University of Jena PostDoc Position for the development of Al-N2 batteries 2026

The research group is seeking an excellent and enthusiastic PostDoc for high-risk-high reward research in the field of Al-N2 batteries, as a novel type of metal-gas batteries. The junior research group focusses on the development of the Al-N2 battery, a battery type that has not been extensively researched yet.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 28, 2025
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorUniversity of Jena
• City to studyThuringia
• School to studyUniversity of Jena
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• An exciting field of employment and autonomous work at one of the largest employers in Thuringia and a work that includes a lot of freedom for creativity and self-development.
• Participation in diverse experimental and theoretical research projects with a strong interdisciplinary nature.
• Excellent equipment and infrastructure in modern laboratories
• A position within an international and diverse research team
• The chance to help shape pioneering developments at a modern and at the same time traditional university covering all disciplines
• Flexible working hours
• A Graduate Academy for doctoral candidates and postdocs;
• A family-friendly working environment with a variety of offers for families: University Family Office ‘JUniFamilie’ and flexible childcare (‘JUniKinder);
• University health promotion and a wide range of university sports activities;
• Remuneration based on the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector of the Federal States (TV-L) at a salary scale 13 — depending on the candidate’s personal qualifications—, including a special annual payment in accordance with the collective agreement.
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year plus two days off on December 24 and 31

Requirements

• A strong interest in electrochemistry and metal-gas batteries is paramount
• Candidates should be open for working interdisciplinarily and collaboratively
• PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanoscience, Material Science, or a related discipline
• Experience with programming (Python, Perl, C++, R) can be beneficial
• Experience in supervision of students and independent research work is desired
• Excellent English language skills (writing and talking)
• Open mind-set and feel excitement for risky and unexplored research fields
• A positive personality and being a team player

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

Application Deadline

September 28, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Jena on jobs.uni-jena.de to apply

For more information, kindly visit University of Jena scholarship webpage.