Your Tasks
- Leading innovative research projects focused on next-generation battery materials and interfaces.
- Developing and implementing advanced physical, electrochemical, and operando characterization methods for battery materials and devices.
- Establishing and leading national and international research collaborations with academic institutions, research organizations, and industrial partners.
- Publishing scientific results in leading peer-reviewed journals and presenting research at international conferences.
- Contributing to the strategic development of the group, including new research initiatives, laboratory infrastructure, and experimental capabilities.
- Mentoring and supervising PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and junior scientists, fostering their scientific and professional development.
Your Profile
- PhD in materials science, chemistry, physics, electrochemistry, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong research background in electrochemistry, battery materials, solid-state batteries, or related fields.
- Proven scientific excellence demonstrated by a strong publication record.
- Experience with advanced materials characterization techniques.
- Track record of acquiring competitive research funding or clear potential to secure external funding.
- Experience with large-scale research facilities, such as synchrotron or neutron sources, is an advantage.
- Strong communication skills, collaborative mindset, and genuine interest in supervising early-career researchers.
- Very good command of English.
We Offer
Our institution is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. You will benefit from systematic on-the-job training and personal development opportunities, supported by our strong vocational training culture. We offer modern employment conditions and on-site infrastructure to help you optimally balance work and family life or other personal interests.
This is a Tenure Track position, with the employment contract initially limited to 3 years.
For further information, please contact Dr. Mario El Kazzi at mario.el-kazzi@psi.ch.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Mikela Szolansky, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.