Phd Position

In order to grow together and to take on the challenges of tomorrow, we are looking for you for our location in Ellwangen

**PhD position (f/m/x)**: Development of next generation of sodium-ion cells and investigation of degradation mechanisms

We are empowering independence.
For our customers through our battery technologies. Our employees benefit from more perspective. As a traditional company, VARTA offers you a secure job in a strong community. And as a technology-leading global brand, VARTA gives you creative freedom in exciting projects and tasks in the future market of innovative energy solutions.

Your tasks
- Development and characterization of sodium-ion cells utilizing novel materials
- Preparation and optimization of slurry formulations and electrodes in lab environment
- Fabrication and electrical/electrochemical evaluation of sodium-ion cells; post-mortem analysis; advanced physicochemical characterization
- Establishing fundamental understanding of degradation mechanism
- Evaluation of pre-sodiation approaches
- Support transfer of lab results to technical environment (R2R)
- Close collaboration with our (pre-)development teams for next steps in cell development in the field of sodium-ion batteries

Collaboration requires a commitment to scientific supervision by a university or research institution authorized to award doctorates. The thesis is defined jointly with the supervising professorship.

Your skills
- Master’s degree in material science, industrial engineering, chemistry, physics, or comparable education profiles
- High affinity to experimental tasks and willingness to do a deep dive in battery cell chemistry
- Good communication skills, team-minded, ability to work independently

What we offer
- We are offering a 3 year employment contract and advantageous professional development opportunities
- Direct impact in state-of-the-art battery pre-development processes
- Supervision and support by our development engineers
- Home-Office Opportunity and flexible working times

**Contact**: Hans-Peter Strebel (07961 921 2731)