The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2200 people.

Your tasks

• Fundamental and applied research on lithium sulfur batteries
• Characterization of electrodes, electrolytes, additives, separators and their interfaces
• Publishing research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presenting at national and international conferences
• Collaboration with EU project partners within the project for enabling sensing and healing lithium-sulfur batteries
• Presenting results at project and review meetings, report writing

Your profile

• You have a PhD degree in chemistry, physics or materials science, preferably related to lithium sulfur batteries, excellent knowledge of rechargeable battery electrochemistry and surface analytics is required
• It would be an advantage if you have experience in pouch cell assembly and their characterization
• You are interested in experimental work and strive to publish highest quality results
• You are curious and highly motivated by scientific knowledge, like working in collaborative environment and have excellent communication skills
• Excellent command in English is required

We offer

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.

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