Master Thesis - Modelling and Simulation of Cathode Materials for Solid-State Batteries

Your Job:

• Development of a physical solid-state cathode model and simulation of cathode performance
  
• Mathematical optimization of the model parameters using laboratory measurements
  
• Preparation and assembly of battery test cells under inert conditions in a glove box
  
• Conducting electrochemical measurements, including galvanostatic measurements, GITT, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS)
  
• Analyzing and evaluating experimental data using Matlab
  
• Determining the OCV from the measured data
  
• Measuring geometric electrode parameters such as thickness, particle radius, and porosity
  
• Discussing the results, documenting the results, and summarizing the findings in a final report

Your Profile:

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in chemistry, materials science, electrochemistry, or a related field
  
• Experience in physical modeling of electrochemical systems, preferably Li-ion batteries
  
• Excellent knowledge of mathematics and programming in MATLAB
  
• Practical experience in laboratory work, preferably with battery materials or electrochemical systems
  
• Familiarity with electrochemical techniques
  
• Experience in data analysis and evaluation using MATLAB
  
• Independent, structured, and precise working style
  
• Strong teamwork skills
  
• Flexibility and high commitment
  
• Good communication skills in spoken and written English; German is an advantage

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with a future-oriented focus
  
• Exciting research topics in one of the most relevant and interdisciplinary fields of renewable energies
  
• Excellent scientific equipment and state-of-the-art technology
  
• Qualified and intensive support from scientific colleagues
  
• The possibility of flexible working locations, e.g., working from home and flexible working hours
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere in Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

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