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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:

Research Associate - Chair of Physical Chemistry VI: ElectrochemistryHide

The University of Bayreuth is a research-oriented university with internationally competitive, interdisciplinary focus areas in research and teaching. The Chair of Physical Chemistry VI: Electrochemistry located at the University of Bayreuth’s Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt), is currently seeking to appoint a

Research Associate (m/f/x) in the Role of Impurities and Processing on the Transport of Composite Electrodes for Solid-State Batteries

to commence as soon as possible. This is a fixed-term position for three years, in accordance with TV-L E13 (50%). The application deadline is 20 February 2026.

Tasks

  • Evaluate and establish processing protocols of hybrid materials (e.g. solid-liquid electrolytes and inorganic-organic electrolytes)
  • Quantify the effect of such hybrid materials when employed as components of composite electrodes for solid-state batteries, including but not limited to: partial transport quantification and cycling performance using a variety of galvanostatic and potentiostatic methods
  • Assess the viability of such hybrid materials against metallic negative electrodes (e.g. Li and Na)

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline
  • Previous experience with handling of materials and battery assembly in inert atmospheres (Schlenk line and Gloveboxes) is necessary
  • Previous experience handling electrochemical data (potentiostatic and/or galvanostatic) is necessary
  • Very good knowledge of English language, both spoken and written, is necessary
  • Knowledge of frequency-domain methods (e.g. AC voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy) is a great plus
  • Previous experience with collecting and analyzing Raman spectra of solid samples is beneficial
  • Knowledge of German language is very beneficial but not necessary
  • Willingness to participate in teaching and supervising lab work of undergraduates
  • Strong cooperation and communication skills
  • Structured and independent working ethic

The complete vacancy notice and the link to the application portal can be found 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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