Postdoc (f/m/d) in Chemistry (Inorganic chemistry or Material Chemistry)

Work group:

Electrochemical Energy Storage

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description:

Reference No. CE 2021/14

The Department Electrochemical Energy Storage is looking for

Postdoc (f/m/d) in Chemistry (Inorganic chemistry or Material Chemistry)

Tasks

  • Design and synthesis of flexible electrodes formed by carbon-based nanomaterials with hierarchical microstructures
  • Direct dispersion and processing of carbon nanomaterials with high conductivity and high purity (e.g. carbon nanotubes)
  • Design and synthesis of flexible or stretchable conductive electrodes, functionalization of the flexible electrodes with metal oxide or metal sulfide nanoparticles
  • Study and analysis of the electrochemical/mechanical properties of the flexible electrode and its application in Li-S batteries
  • Reporting and discussion, publication in peer-reviewed journals

Requirements

    • Successfully completed scientific university studies in chemistry with PhD
    • Expertise in direct dispersion, large-scale processing and engineering of carbon nanomaterials, especially carbon nanotubes without surfactant and surface treatment.
    • Research experience in synthesis and assembling of carbon-based nanomaterials into flexible 3D porous materials with controllable microstructures.
    • Expertise in synthesis/fabrication of conductive and flexible materials.
    • Research experience in material analysis techniques, such as Raman, TEMXRD, conductivity, and mechanical tests etc.
    • Good knowledge on electrochemical analysis as well as mechanical properties of flexible electrode materials. Outstanding schematic drawing skills, such as Ai, PS or 3dMax

Further Information

Prof. Dr. Yan Lu

0049 30 8062 – 43191

yan.lu@helmholtz-berlin.de

Closing Date: 23.05.2021

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