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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering :
Atomic-scale Characterisation
Institute for Materials
In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for a
Three-year Postdoc (m/f/d) in X-ray photoemission spectroscopy of lithium batteries (TV-L 13 100%)
The chair of "Atomic-scale Characterisation" is studying materials at the atomic level.
The chair of Atomic-scale Characterisation (Ruhr-Universität Bochum Atomic-Scale Characterisation (ruhr-uni-bochum.de) is looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher in chemistry/materials science with a strong background in X-ray-based spectroscopy studies of battery interphases or electrocatalyst materials.
Scope: full-time
Duration: fixed-term, 3 years
Start: at the earliest possible date
Apply by: 2026-07-05
Your tasks:
- Performing and analyzing X-ray photoemission spectroscopy meausurement on battery and/or electrocatalst materials
- Carrying out and analyzing synchrotron-based X-ray absorption near edge structure spectroscopy on electrodes
- Performing hard X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy measurements on battery materials and analyzing data
- Writing short proposals to apply for beam time
- Assembling lithium or sodium metal battery assembly and fabricating electrode or coin cells
- Performing electrochemical measurements of battery cells
- Writing papers and managing scientific projects
- Contributing to teaching activites in the chair.
Your profile:
- a PhD degree in materials science, organic or inorganic chemistry or electrochemistry
- solid knowledge of electrochemistry
- extensive experience with electrochemical battery cycling tests (cycling, voltammetry, and EIS)
- extensive experience in X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray absorption near edge structure spectroscopy and extended X-ray absorption fine structure analysis
- experience in managing scientific projects
- can work in a multicultural environment
- ideally also experience in in situ or operando X-ray based spectroscopy
We offer:
Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence, Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade TV-L 13 TV-L.
Further information can be found at (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.
The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact persons for further information:
Prof. Dr. Tong Li , Tel.: +49 234 32 26099
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026-07-05. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5762.
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