Research associate / PhD candidate (f/m/d) 75% part time Recycling of toxic metal Complexes and Compounds from battery waste

Organizational unit

Institute for Applied Materials - Energy Storage Systems (IAM-ESS)

Job description

The objective of this work is to establish and develop novel recycling pathways for materials from post-Li-battery systems containing cyanide and vanadate ions. You will collaborate with other groups as part of a large excellence cluster. The research results are expected to be published in relevant scientific journals and presented at national and international conferences.

Your scientific tasks in detail (include hands-on work in chemical laboratory and furnace room):

• Investigate the conversion of spent Na/K-based battery materials into safe products
• Conduct analytical characterization of treated materials and process the results
• Design and implement new experimental setups
• Collaborate with project partners and participate in meetings
• Write journal articles and present findings at conferences

Starting date

01.01.2025

Personal qualification

• Completed Master’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or other related disciplines is required
• Motivation to pursue PhD doctorate and self-discipline to complete the tasks in a timely manner are essential
• Understanding of Inorganic Chemistry, Solid State Physics and Interfacial Phenomena is desired
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in written and spoken English are necessary
• Previous experience with Photo-Catalysis and PV-Electrolysis in context of hazardous materials would be a plus
• Previous experience with treatment of Cyanides and Vanadates in context of remediation would be an advantage

Salary

Salary category 13, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.

This is what we offer

Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an interna-tional environment and be active in research and academic education for our future. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.

Contract duration

3 years

Application up to

15.11.2024

Contact person in line-management

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Michael Knapp, phone +49 721 608-26871

Dr. Arseniy Bokov, phone +49 721 608-28511

Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 511/2024.

Vacancy number: 511/2024

We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

Contact

Personnel Support is provided by:
Personal service (PSE) - Human Resources
Mr. Meschar
Phone: +49 721 608-25029,

Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany