Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research Empas around 1100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.
Empas Laboratory Materials for Energy Conversion focuses on materials and device innovation for sustainable energy conversion and storage technologies.
This postdoc position is part of a national collaborative project involving two major industrial partners leading suppliers of battery materials and manufacturing equipment for gigafactories. The project is funded by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy.
Your tasks
The research project focuses on the solvent-free manufacturing of battery electrodes to improve the ecological footprint of lithium-ion batteries. You will perform microstructural characterization of dry coated electrodes using physical and machine learning based methods and the electrochemical assessment of the electrodes in battery cells.
Your profile
We are seeking a highly motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. You should be ready to work independently and contribute to a vibrant international research community starting in October 2025. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD in materials science physics chemistry electrical engineering mechanical engineering or related fields. Prior experience in battery research and proficiency in Python programming is an advantage but not a requirement.
Our offer
You will join a dynamic young international research group working in state-of-the-art battery research facilities hosted in Empas brand new laboratory building. The lab operates its own X-ray diffractometers X-ray photoelectron FTIR and Raman spectrometers argon ion mills and electron microscopes and the unique Aurora robotic battery materials research platform equipped with more than 1500 battery cycling channels and automated workflow and data management capabilities.
Empa is committed to diversity equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from female researchers and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. We believe diversity drives innovation and scientific excellence.
We look forward to receiving your online application including a one-page letter of motivation curriculum vitae (CV) degree certificates with academic transcripts (including grades) and at least two reference letters. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.
DavidHeusser HR Partner
Postdoc Position on Sustainable Battery Electrode Manufacturing
