Empa’s Laboratory for High Performance Ceramics addresses fundamental questions in electrochemical energy conversion and storage by combining advanced materials synthesis with synchrotron radiation, neutron scattering, spectroscopy and electroanalytical methods. A major research direction is the development of physical methods and models for the description of cooperative effects in charge transport, proton dynamics and electrochemical conversion in solids and at electrochemical interfaces.
Tasks
- Experimental investigations and theory building of charge and ion transport processes in functional materials
- Synthesis and processing of ceramic proton conductors, solid electrolytes and semiconductor photoelectrodes
- Structural characterization using X-ray and neutron diffraction
- Investigation of ionic transport by impedance spectroscopy and complementary electrochemical methods
- Determination of electronic, vibrational and vibronic structure using synchrotron- and neutron-based spectroscopic techniques
- Development and validation of quantitative physical models describing charge transport, proton dynamics and electrochemical conversion
- Writing peer reviewed publications and research proposals
Requirements
- Highly motivated scientist who thrives in a competitive, high-intensity research environment
- PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science
- Strong background in solid-state electrochemistry and/or semiconductor photoelectrochemistry
- Genuine interest in the fundamental theories of condensed matter physics and physical chemistry, demonstrated through a convincing publication record
- Outstanding problem-solving abilities
- Strong experimental and technical skills
- Excellent scientific writing skills
- Ability to synthesize concepts across different disciplines
- Experience in electrochemistry, solid-state chemistry, neutron or synchrotron techniques, spectroscopy, or related methods is considered an advantage
- Ability to work with low supervision in the laboratory
- Effective communication and teamwork in an international collaborative research environment
Benefits
- Unique opportunity to pursue fundamental materials research in close collaboration with leading international research groups
- Modern experimental environment for ceramic processing, electrochemical and photoelectrochemical characterization, optical spectroscopy, and structural analysis
- Broad range of instrumentation including UV–Vis, Raman and impedance spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and complementary analytical techniques
- Access to neutron and synchrotron facilities
- Embedded in long-standing international collaborations with leading scientists and research institutions
- Participation in experiments at large-scale research facilities
- Contribution to interdisciplinary research at the forefront of energy materials science
- Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities
- Creating added value for society
- 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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Das Team
You will join the Laboratory for High Performance Ceramics at Empa, working directly with the Principal Investigator on internationally funded research projects in solid-state ionics and semiconductor photoelectrochemistry.