Postdoc Position on Sustainable Battery Electrode Manufacturing

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, Empa's around 1,100 employees make essential contributions to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain.

Your tasks

The research project focuses on the solvent-free manufacturing of battery electrodes to improve the ecological footprint of lithium-ion batteries. You will perform microstructural characterization of dry coated electrodes using physical and machine learning based methods and the electrochemical assessment of the electrodes in battery cells.

Your profile

We are seeking a highly motivated team player who thrives in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. You should be ready to work independently and contribute to a vibrant international research community starting in October 2025. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD in materials science, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or related fields. Prior experience in battery research and proficiency in Python programming is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Our offer

We live a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's what counts.

We look forward to receiving your online application, including a one-page letter of motivation, curriculum vitae (CV), degree certificates with academic transcripts (including grades), and at least two reference letters. Please submit these exclusively via our job portal. Applications by e-mail and by post will not be considered.

David Heusser , HR Partner