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Empa’s Laboratory Materials for Energy Conversion focuses on materials and device innovation for sustainable energy technologies. The project is part of the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) Muoniverse and is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation.

Tasks

  • Investigate lithium- and sodium-based solid-state batteries using muon-based bulk and interface characterization techniques.
  • Gain a mechanistic understanding of electrochemical performance, focusing on ion distribution, transport, and degradation processes during battery operation.
  • Address key questions such as the formation of Li/Na concentration gradients during charge and discharge, evolution of interphases, and degradation mechanisms including ageing, material dissolution (leaching), and transition-metal migration.
  • Use muon-based methods to probe depth-resolved properties that are difficult to access with conventional techniques, enabling new insights into buried interfaces and bulk transport phenomena.
  • Focus on electrochemical and structural characterization of battery materials and cells, combined with muon-based experiments.
  • Design and carry out experiments to identify reaction pathways and degradation mechanisms.
  • Analyze complex datasets to connect microscopic processes with macroscopic performance.
  • Collaborate closely with project partners to support the development and testing of materials and cell concepts.
  • Independently conduct experiments, including muon beamline studies.
  • Collaborate with academic and industrial partners.
  • Disseminate results through publications and presentations.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
  • Experience in electrochemistry or batteries is an advantage.
  • Excellent English skills are required.
  • Enjoy collaborative, interdisciplinary research.
  • Value openness and shared progress.

Benefits

  • Conduct research in Empa’s laboratories in Dübendorf.
  • Enrolment in the doctoral program in Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich.
  • Structured research school with training, exchange opportunities, and career development through Muoniverse.
  • Access to a broad range of battery research infrastructure, including gloveboxes, furnaces, spectroscopy, microscopy, and extensive electrochemical testing facilities.
  • International, multicultural working environment.
  • Freedom to create and develop.
  • Culture of inclusion and respect.
  • Excellent balance between different areas of life.
  • Multiple award-winning and certified employer.
  • Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.
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Über uns
Empa – Eidgenössische Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt – ist ein Forschungsinstitut des ETH-Bereichs und spezialisiert auf Materialwissenschaften und Technologieentwicklung. Die Institution betreibt anwendungsorientierte Forschung und entwickelt neue Materialien, Technologien und Systeme für Industrie und Gesellschaft. Die Arbeiten konzentrieren sich unter anderem auf Bereiche wie Energie, Umwelt, Bau, Gesundheit und nachhaltige Technologien.
Das Team

Empa’s Laboratory Materials for Energy Conversion offers a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. Muoniverse connects over 30 research groups and promotes equal opportunities, diversity, and an inclusive research culture.

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