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
• Requirments
• 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

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.