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Postdoc position: Chemist for selective ion scavenging in batteries – St. Gallen | JobRevolt

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Empa ist eine Forschungsinstitution des ETH-Bereichs mit rund 1'100 Mitarbeitenden. Das Laboratory for Advanced Fibers in St. Gallen entwickelt funktionale Polymerfasern für Anwendungen in Energiespeicherung, Gesundheit und Umwelttechnologien. Pioniert wird eine neue Klasse schmelzgesponnener Liquid-Core-Fasern, die Übergangsmetallionen und andere Abbauprodukte in Lithium-Ionen-Batterien selektiv abfangen, Zellschäden mindern und die Batterielebensdauer verlängern.

Aufgaben

Develop melt-spun liquid/gel-core fibers with polyolefin sheaths and functionalized, hydrophobic cores
Explore selective scavenger systems for transition metal (TM) ions and HF, including chelating ligands, reactive nanoparticles and additives
Optimize melt-spinning, uniaxial stretching, and post-treatment steps to control sheath porosity and ion diffusion
Acquisition of research grants and writing of scientific publications
Supervision of students and interns
Collaborate closely with chemists, materials scientists, and electrochemists

Profil

PhD in chemistry (or a closely related field such as polymer science or materials science)
Experience with polymer-ion interactions, chelation chemistry, or battery materials is an advantage
You enjoy interdisciplinary teamwork and are motivated to publish high-impact results
Fluency in English; German is an asset

Rahmenbedingungen

Arbeitsort: Empa, Lerchenfeldstrasse 5, 9014 St. Gallen
Starting date: as soon as possible or upon mutual agreement
Employment contract limited to two years
Bewerbung ausschliesslich via Job-Portal (komplette Online-Bewerbung mit Motivationsschreiben, CV, Zeugnissen, Diplomen und Kontaktdaten von zwei Referenzpersonen); Bewerbungen per E-Mail und Post werden nicht berücksichtigt
Kontakt HR: Stüdli, Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR Partner
Fachliche Fragen: Dr. (Group leader, Advanced Fibers) – per E-Mail

Benefits

International, highly stimulating research environment with excellent infrastructure for fiber processing, polymer analysis, and electrochemical testing
Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities
Creating added value for society
International, multicultural working environment
Freedom to create and develop
Culture of inclusion and respect
Excellent balance between different areas of life
Multiple award-winning and certified employer
Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.

Postdoc position: Chemist for selective ion scavenging in batteries

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