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"As Switzerland's incubator for innovation, Empa's research provides answers to the most pressing challenges facing
industry." Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura, Biointerfaces "Empa's research on the highest international level plays a
leading role in the advancement of technology." Prof. Dr. Ayodhya Nath Tiwari, Thin Films and Photovoltaics "Empa's
materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility,
environment, construction and health." Prof. Dr. Bernd Nowack, Technology and Society "For my research projects I use
first-class equipment. This is extremely important in dynamic 3D radiography." Dr. Ameet Aiyangar, Mechanical Systems
Engineering "Empa offers good employment conditions and supports equal opportunities. I consider this very important."
Irene Ferretto, Advanced Materials Processing "Empa has sites in three attractive regions in Switzerland. This also
ensures a good quality of life." Dr. Shanyu Zhao, Building Energy Materials and Components "We enjoy working in a team.
For us it is important that Empa pursues topics like sustainability and innovation." Michael Levy and Nikola Tatalovic,
Finances/Controlling "My work is exciting and highly diverse - and I am right there when research projects are being
implemented in NEST, Empa's research and innovation building." Yannic Trüb, Real Estate Management "At Empa I value the
good work environment and international collaboration." Subas Scheibler, Particles-Biology Interactions
Postdoc position on self-healing strategies for lithium-ion batteries
Share Apply now Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100
employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research
institution of the ETH Domain.Empa’s Laboratory Materials for Energy Conversion focuses on materials and device
innovation for sustainable energy conversion and storage technologies. The aim of the project is to extend cycle life
by the controlled release of active lithium.
Your tasks
- Develop lithiation agents to recover lost active lithium during operation of the battery
- Develop electrochemical protocols to trigger controlled lithium release from these lithiation agents
- Study gas release during delithiation of the lithiation agents with online electrochemical mass spectrometry
- Writing of scientific publications and presentations at scientific conferences
- Collaborate closely with a team of chemists, materials scientists, and analytical chemists
Your profile
- PhD in chemistry (or a closely related field such as materials science)
- Experience in inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, or battery research is an advantage
- You enjoy interdisciplinary teamwork and are motivated to publish high-impact results
- Fluency in English; German is an asset
Our offer
We offer an international, highly stimulating research environment with excellent infrastructure for battery research,
including Schlenk lines, various furnaces, ball mills, ALD, PVD, gloveboxes, 1500+ battery cycler channels, XRD, SEM,
XPS, etc. The starting date is January 2026 or upon mutual agreement, and the employment contract is limited to two
years. The lab is located at Empa's main campus in Dübendorf, which is conveniently located next to Zurich,
Switzerland.We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative,
sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.We look forward to receiving your online application
including a one-page letter of motivation, CV, publication list, diplomas with transcripts, and preferably two
reference letters or contact details of two referees. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications
by e-mail and by post will not be considered.DavidHeusser, HR Partner
Questions?
Ruben-SimonKühnel
Materials for Energy Conversion
+41 58 765 4665
https://www.empa.ch/econversion
Your future place of work
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600Dübendorf
Empa as an employer
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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Working in Switzerland
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Conditions of employment
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industry." Prof. Dr. Katharina Maniura, Biointerfaces "Empa's research on the highest international level plays a
leading role in the advancement of technology." Prof. Dr. Ayodhya Nath Tiwari, Thin Films and Photovoltaics "Empa's
materials science and technology research is of great benefit to society in the fields of energy, mobility,
environment, construction and health." Prof. Dr. Bernd Nowack, Technology and Society "For my research projects I use
first-class equipment. This is extremely important in dynamic 3D radiography." Dr. Ameet Aiyangar, Mechanical Systems
Engineering "Empa offers good employment conditions and supports equal opportunities. I consider this very important."
Irene Ferretto, Advanced Materials Processing "Empa has sites in three attractive regions in Switzerland. This also
ensures a good quality of life." Dr. Shanyu Zhao, Building Energy Materials and Components "We enjoy working in a team.
For us it is important that Empa pursues topics like sustainability and innovation." Michael Levy and Nikola Tatalovic,
Finances/Controlling "My work is exciting and highly diverse - and I am right there when research projects are being
implemented in NEST, Empa's research and innovation building." Yannic Trüb, Real Estate Management "At Empa I value the
good work environment and international collaboration." Subas Scheibler, Particles-Biology Interactions
Postdoc position on self-healing strategies for lithium-ion batteries
Share Apply now Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100
employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research
institution of the ETH Domain.Empa’s Laboratory Materials for Energy Conversion focuses on materials and device
innovation for sustainable energy conversion and storage technologies. The aim of the project is to extend cycle life
by the controlled release of active lithium.
Your tasks
- Develop lithiation agents to recover lost active lithium during operation of the battery
- Develop electrochemical protocols to trigger controlled lithium release from these lithiation agents
- Study gas release during delithiation of the lithiation agents with online electrochemical mass spectrometry
- Writing of scientific publications and presentations at scientific conferences
- Collaborate closely with a team of chemists, materials scientists, and analytical chemists
Your profile
- PhD in chemistry (or a closely related field such as materials science)
- Experience in inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, or battery research is an advantage
- You enjoy interdisciplinary teamwork and are motivated to publish high-impact results
- Fluency in English; German is an asset
Our offer
We offer an international, highly stimulating research environment with excellent infrastructure for battery research,
including Schlenk lines, various furnaces, ball mills, ALD, PVD, gloveboxes, 1500+ battery cycler channels, XRD, SEM,
XPS, etc. The starting date is January 2026 or upon mutual agreement, and the employment contract is limited to two
years. The lab is located at Empa's main campus in Dübendorf, which is conveniently located next to Zurich,
Switzerland.We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative,
sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.We look forward to receiving your online application
including a one-page letter of motivation, CV, publication list, diplomas with transcripts, and preferably two
reference letters or contact details of two referees. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications
by e-mail and by post will not be considered.DavidHeusser, HR Partner
Questions?
Ruben-SimonKühnel
Materials for Energy Conversion
+41 58 765 4665
https://www.empa.ch/econversion
Your future place of work
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600Dübendorf
Empa as an employer
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.
Good to know
Empa website
Working in Switzerland
Employment process
Conditions of employment
Apply now