Karlsruhe Institute of Technology 
Karlsruhe, Germany Résumé de l'offre
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology invites a Research Staff Member (f/m/d) to join its Institut für Angewandte Materialien – Elektrochemische Technologien in Karlsruhe, Germany. The full‑time position offers a gross annual salary of €59,300–€63,600 and focuses on advancing lithium‑metal battery safety. Responsibilities include experimental studies of gas evolution under controlled heating, post‑mortem analysis of reaction products, and collaboration with international experimental and simulation partners. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field, possess basic electrochemistry and analytical skills, and be fluent in German and English. The role provides opportunities for publishing, conference presentations, and pursuing a PhD.
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Description du projet
Your tasks
Your Responsibilities:
- Conduct research on and contribute to the further development of lithium-metal batteries as part of an international team of leading German and US scientists.
- Perform experimental investigations of gas evolution in lithium-metal batteries under controlled heating conditions.
- Conduct post-mortem analyses of reaction products to identify reaction mechanisms and the initial heat sources preceding potential thermal runaway.
- Collaborate closely with experimental and simulation partners in an interdisciplinary research environment, including research stays abroad.
- Identify dominant reaction mechanisms and process networks through interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Contribute directly to improving the safety and stability of lithium-metal batteries.
- Publish research results in scientific journals and project reports.
- Present research findings at national and international scientific conferences.
- Opportunity to pursue a PhD.
Your profile
- Excellent Master´s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field
- Basic knowledge of electrochemistry, measurement technology, and/or analytical methods
- Strong enthusiasm for scientific research and interdisciplinary problem-solving
- Strong interest in battery technology
- Experience with chemical analysis is an advantage
- High level of initiative, creativity, and the ability to work independently
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Good written and spoken German and English language skills