Vacancy No. 511/2024

Research associate / PhD candidate (f/m/d) 75% part time

Recycling of toxic metal Complexes and Compounds from battery waste

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
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.

Organizational unit

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

Starting date

01.01.2025

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

Application

Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 511/2024 .
Personnel Support is provided by 

Mr Meschar
phone: +49 721 608-25029,

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

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.