Job Vacancies

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 is currently seeking to appoint a

Research Associate (m/f/x) in the Development of Hybrid Materials for Application in Solid-State Batteries

(salary level TV-L E13, 50%, fixed-term employment) to commence as soon as possible. The application deadline is 14 February 2025.

Tasks

• valuate and establish processing protocols for 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: partials transport quantification and cycling performance using a variety of galvantostatic 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
  
• Some experience with collecting and analyzing electrochemical data is needed.
  
• Experience with the synthesis and handling of materials and battery assembly in inert atmospheres is beneficial
  
• Knowledge of frequency-domain methods (e.g. AC voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy) is a great plus.
  
• Very good knowledge of English language, both spoken and written
  
• Willingness to participate in teaching and supervising lab work of undergraduates
  
• Strong cooperation and communication skills
  
• Structured and independent working ethic
  

Scientific Environment
As a PhD candidate, you will have access to modern research facilities at the Bavarian Center of Battery Technology and a supportive research environment. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading experts in the field and participate in international conferences and workshops.

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

The newly established research group „Information Systems Research, in particular on Connected Energy Storage“  at the Department of Law, Business, and Economics and the University of Bayreuth’s Bavarian Center for Battery Technology (BayBatt) is looking for a

Research Assistant (m/f/x)

to start as soon as possible.

Your responsibilities

• Support the preparation of data relevant for economic analysis, including from un-structured text data, web-scraped data, or geospatial data
• Conduct first statistical analyses
• Compile relevant economic policies and academic literature

Your profile

• Student of battery management, economics, business administration, information systems research (“Wirtschaftsinformatik”), or other programs with links to the research topic
• Interest in economic policy and green energy transition
• Basic knowledge of Python or R
• High level of motivation and self-organization

What we offer

• A young research group with opportunities to shape a newly establishing research environment
• Opportunity to learn methods of empirical research and data science while working hands-on on policy-relevant topics
• Flexible work hours, ideally 8 hours/week (depending on the availability of the candidate)
• Payment according to the official university tariff, depending on qualification

To apply, please send your documents to Prof. Dr. Marie-Louise Arlt, arlt@uni-bayreuth.de 

Application letter highlighting your motivation; one-page CV; grading transcript and certificates of potential completed studies. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, until the position is filled.

If you have any further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Marie-Louise Arlt, incoming assistant professor and head of the research group: arlt@uni-bayreuth.de . More information on her current research can be found at www.marielouisearlt.com or here.

Please find the full job vacancy here.