Job Vacancies

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Chair of Electrode Design for Electrochemical Energy Storage is recuiting

2 computationcal scientists (m/f/x) with a research focus on quantum mechanical modeling of energy materials (with emphasis on battereies and interface phenomena)

for direct nomination to Alexander von Humboldt Fellowships through the prestigious Henriette Herz Program. Join their team to advance first-principles design of next-generation energy storage. The positions are available for immediate and September 2025 starts.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or a related field
• Strong publication record in computational materials
• Expertise in DFT and programming skills
• Exellent English communication skills

What we offer

• Direct nomination for the Humboldt Fellowship
• State-of-the-art computational facilities
• Dynamic international research environment

To apply

• Submit your cover letter and CV to Prof. Dr. Francesco Ciucci at francesco.ciucci@uni-bayreuth.de and eee@uni-bayreuth.de.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.