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The Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt) at the University of Bayreuth and its members are currently looking for employees in the following positions:

PhD position (m/f/x) - Chair of Theoretical Physics VIIHide

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive and interdisciplinary profile fields in research and teaching. The Chair of Theoretical Physics VII has the following vacancies:

PhD position (m/f/x) in Computational Simulation of Temperature and Pressure Effects on the Structural Stability of Ni-rich Cathode Active Materials

The salary and working hours are in accordance with the funding guidelines of the University of Bayreuth for early-career scientists. The salary is based on the public salary scale TV-L E13. The PhD position (50%) is limited to three years and serves the requirement of a scientific qualification (doctorate). A structured PhD program is offered in the graduate school of the University of Bayreuth. The application deadline is 27 August 2025.

The project
Ternary lithium nickel cobalt manganese (LiNixCoyMn1-x-y, NCM), particularly Ni-rich NCM with Ni content higher than 0.6, is regarded as one of the best options for premium battery electric vehicles (BEVs) due to its relatively high energy density and power density, making it commercially attractive for BEV applications requiring short charging time and long cycle life. However, thermal instability and relatively high cost are two major challenges that restrict the large-scale production of Ni-rich NCM for BEVs globally. This project aims to predict synthesis conditions (e.g. temperature and pressure) for Ni-rich NCMs and to explore low-Co (Co-free) alternatives by developing a predictive model that integrates quantum-based simulations and machine learning. The goal is to enable the rational design of advanced energy materials with improved performance and lower cost.

Your profile

  • We are looking for excellent, highly motivated early career researchers to join our research team. Candidates should have a master's degree in physics or theoretical chemistry ideally with a background in density functional theory, charge transport theory, and/or machine learning.
  • Basic programming skills (Python or Fortran), an acquaintance with the Linux OS, and fluency in English are expected.

You will find the complete vacancy notice and the link to the application portal here.

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) - Chair of Inorganic Active Materials for Electrochemical Energy StorageHide

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive and interdisciplinary profile fields in research and teaching. At the Chair of Inorganic Active Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage (Prof. Dr. Matteo Bianchini) the following temporary position is available, starting in October 2025 or soon thereafter:

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x)

In the project “Developing simultaneous In situ X-ray Absorption, Diffraction and Emission capabilities
@ ID26 (ESRF, Grenoble)
”. German salary scale TV-L E13, the initial contract will be for two years. The application deadline is 7 September 2025.

We are looking for an excellent postdoctoral researcher to integrate our group at the Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt, University of Bayreuth).

The project
This project, funded by the BMBF, will be mostly based at beamline ID26 of the ESRF (Grenoble, France). The objective of the research work is the development and application of simultaneous in situ X-ray Absorption, Emission and Diffraction capabilities. ID26 is currently dedicated to X-ray absorption (XAS) and emission spectroscopy (XES) in the applied sciences. The beamline is optimized for in situ/operando XAS/XES studies with two high detection efficiency X-ray emission spectrometers in the hard and tender X-ray range. X-ray diffraction (XRD) is currently not carried out at ESRF ID26. Recently, it has become increasingly clear how the (semi-)simultaneous combination of different methods bring added value to materials´ characterization and is able to provide much more information than the sum of different methods carried out sequentially on different beamlines. For this reason, we aim at upgrading ID26 to obtain the capability to measure simultaneously x-ray diffraction (XRD) with high angular resolution and spectroscopic information.

Your tasks
The postdoc hired will work in collaboration with Dr. Pieter Glatzel and the ID26 team, the ESRF mechanical engineering group, the detector and electronics group and the beamline software control unit to install a new detector for x-ray diffraction and demonstrate the ability to acquire diffraction spectra with the expected resolution at the beamline. After demonstrating that XRD data can be acquired, we will demonstrate the acquisition of simultaneous XRD and XAS/XES datasets for regular powder samples and composite battery electrodes (in air or sealed in Kapton, but not within an electrochemical cell). Various electrode materials can be provided by the Bianchini group for this purpose. The postdoc will work with the ID26 staff to test the various modalities for switching between the different X-ray wavelengths suitable for XRD and XAS/XES. Lastly, the postdoc will collaborate with a PhD student hired in the same project and with the whole Bianchini group to tackle pressing questions related to the structural and electronic changes occurring in layered oxide positive electrode materials during cycling, which will be probed simultaneously (in situ) with a newly developed electrochemical cell to exploit the new beamline capabilities.

Your profile
PhD holders (m/f/d) with a background in inorganic/physical chemistry, materials science or physics are particularly welcome to apply. Engineering backgrounds may also be considered. A priori knowledge of battery materials is not needed, however some specific experience with large-scale instruments and especially spectroscopic or diffraction methods is expected.

The aim is to build a diverse and inclusive research group, hence open-minded and free-thinking individuals are welcome.

You will find the complete vacancy notice and the link to the application portal here.

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) - Chair of Inorganic Active Materials for Electrochemical Energy StorageHide

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive and interdisciplinary profile fields in research and teaching. At the Chair of Inorganic Active Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage (Prof. Dr. Matteo Bianchini) the following temporary position is available, starting in January 2026 or soon thereafter:

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x)

on the topic "Computational Investigation of Battery Materials (development of thermo-kinetic phase diagrams based on ab initio computations and in situ x-ray diffraction)". German salary scale TV-L E13, the initial contract will be for 2 years with the prospect for further extension. The application deadline is 30 September 2025.

We are looking for an excellent postdoctoral researcher to integrate our group at the Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt, University of Bayreuth).

Your tasks
The research work will deal with the Computational Investigation of Battery Materials, in strict collaboration with the ERC-funded 4SBATT project. To reach its goals, the project aims to explore various chemical spaces in order to identify the most promising candidate materials to be used as electrodes and as electrolytes. Such exploration will be based on phase diagrams computed from ab initio simulations (density functional theory) to understand materials stability and enriched with experimental inputs to understand materials synthesizability; these inputs coming from in situ x-ray diffraction, carried out in our lab, will yield information related to kinetic aspects during the synthesis of materials.

Your profile
This postdoctoral position specifically deals with computational aspects. PhD holders (m/f/d) with a background in inorganic/physical chemistry, materials science or physics are particularly welcome to apply. However, strong a priori knowledge of quantum chemical methods (DFT) and ab initio computations is a mandatory prerequisite. Knowledge of batteries and electrochemistry is a plus.

The aim is to build a diverse and inclusive research group, hence open-minded and free-thinking individuals are welcome.

You will find the complete vacancy notice and the link to the application portal here.

2 Humboldt Fellowships - Chair of Electrode Design for Electrochemical Energy StorageHide

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

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