Job description

• As a project leader you will be co-responsible for the development of a solid state cell for the next generation of lithium batteries as well as for the evaluation of product performance, safety and cost
• You will contribute to the development and IP creation of key materials within our R&D department
• You will evaluate the potential of materials under development by our academic partners or industrial suppliers. Reporting and transfer of technology
• You will follow the industry trends and battery market

Profile

• You are an expert in solid state electrolytes for lithium metal secondary batteries
• Practical and theoretical knowledge on:
  • Design, synthesis and characterization of solid state polymer electrolyte materials and implemention in cell design
  • Post mortem and in-situ evaluation of cell components
  • Electrochemical techniques such as galvanostatic and potentiostatic methods
  • Chemical and physical characterization of interfaces in solid state batteries
• Advanced project management capabilities including ability to supervise employees and to work efficiently in a multitasking development environment
• You have a high degree of autonomy

Professional requirements

• PhD or long and wide experience as scientist or engineer in polymer science, electrochemistry, material science, solid state physics and chemistry or battery related fields
• Ideally you have long term experience in the battery field, preferably in lithium batteries or in galvanic processes on metals