Postdoc position: Chemist for selective ion scavenging in batteries

Postdoc position: Chemist for selective ion scavenging in batteriesPostdoc position: Chemist for selective ion scavenging in batteriesMaterials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.Our Laboratory for Advanced Fibers in St. Gallen develops functional polymer fibers with applications in energy storage, health, and environmental technologies. We are pioneering a new class of melt-spun liquid-core fibers that selectively scavenge transition metal ions and other degradation products in lithium-ion batteries, mitigating cell damage and prolonging battery life.Your tasksDevelop melt-spun liquid/gel-core fibers with polyolefin sheaths and functionalized, hydrophobic coresExplore selective scavenger systems for transition metal (TM) ions and HF, including chelating ligands, reactive nanoparticles and additivesOptimize melt-spinning, uniaxial stretching, and post-treatment steps to control sheath porosity and ion diffusionAcquisition of research grants and writing of scientific publicationsSupervision of students and internsCollaborate closely with chemists, materials scientists, and electrochemists.Your profilePhD in chemistry (or a closely related field such as polymer science or materials science)Experience with polymer-ion interactions, chelation chemistry, or battery materials is an advantageYou enjoy interdisciplinary teamwork and are motivated to publish high-impact resultsFluency in English; German is an asset.Our offerWe offer an international, highly stimulating research environment with excellent infrastructure for fiber processing, polymer analysis, and electrochemical testing. You will be working at Empa in St. Gallen. The starting date is as soon as possible or upon mutual agreement, and the employment contract is limited to two years.We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.We look forward to receiving your complete online application including a letter of motivation, CV, certificates, diplomas and contact details of two reference persons. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.Sarah Stüdli,Bereichspersonalleiterin / HR PartnerQuestions?Dr. Edith Perret Write an emailScientistAdvanced FibersYour future place of workEmpaLerchenfeldstrasse 59014 St. GallenEmpa as an employerInnovative, sustainable, meaningful activitiesCreating added value for societyInternational, multicultural working environmentFreedom to create and developCulture of inclusion and respectExcellent balance between different areas of lifeMultiple award-winning and certified employerBenefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.Good to knowEmpa websiteWorking in SwitzerlandEmployment processConditions of employmentApply now jid74e4541pn jit0310pn jiy26pn