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Number of employees
8000
Category
Postdoc, Research assistant
Location
Germany, Saxony, Dresden
Area of responsibility
Academia and research, Research (academic), Chemistry, • synthesis, up-scaling, and structural and physicochemical characterization of materials for solid-state Lithium Sulfur batteries
Start date (earliest)
Earliest possible
Duration
The position is limited until March 31, 2029.
Full/Part-time
full-time
Remuneration
subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L
Working language and expected level
  • English ( Business fluent )
  • German ( Good command of the language )
Homepage
https://tu-dresden.de/mn/chemie/ac/ac1?set_language=en

Requirements

Qualification
specialization in inorganic/material/physical chemistry, ideally in solid state batteries
Field of study
Engineering, Natural sciences and mathematics, Chemistry, Materials science, • very good university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent)

Apply

Application deadline
05.06.2026
Reference number
w26-121
Application documents
with the usual documents, quoting the reference number w26-121
By post

Technische Universität Dresden,
Professur für Anorganische Chemie I,
Frau Linda Petersohn,
Helmholtzstr. 10,
01069 Dresden
Deutschland

By email
linda.petersohn@tu-dresden.de

Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x)

(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)
At the Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, the Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I offers, subject to the availability of resources, a full-time project position as
Research Associate / Postdoc (m/f/x)
starting as soon as possible. The position is limited until March 31, 2029. The period of employment is governed by § 2 (2) Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG).

Technische Universität Dresden

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

Tasks

  • synthesis, up-scaling, and structural and physicochemical characterization of materials for solid-state Lithium Sulfur batteries, especially solid state electrolyte separator development and cathode development for an increase in energy density, cycle stability, and rate capability
  • application and interpretation of modern analytical methods e.g. scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, physisorption measurements
  • electrochemical characterization of the samples via cyclovoltammetry, galvanostatic measurements, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
  • collaboration and exchange with project partners: close collaboration with partner groups within the joint project, participation in project meetings, exchange stays and integration into the networks of all contributing institutions
  • documentation and presentation of results: writing of scientific publications, presentations on national and international conferences, project-related support in the supervision of students

Requirements

  • very good university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in chemistry or materials sciences; specialization in inorganic/material/physical chemistry, ideally in solid state batteries
  • practical experience in the synthesis, and ideally up-scaling of battery materials, and in the use of analytical methods (X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, galvanostatic (dis)charging, cyclovoltammetry)
  • excellent results on individual performance criteria (e.g., manuscript/publication resulting from Master and PhD thesis, awards) and timely completion of higher education
  • strong motivation to independently conduct research and to work in interdisciplinary collaborations
  • experience in supervising student assistants and/or Master students
  • strong interest in interdisciplinary research on battery cells and battery component development
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language, at least passive understanding of German

How to apply

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The university is a family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
Application: Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents, quoting the reference number w26-121 by June 5, 2026 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to linda.petersohn@tu-dresden.de or to:
TU Dresden, Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I, Mrs. Petersohn, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany.
Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website:
https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.

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