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Institute for Applied Materials – Energy Storage Systems (IAM-ESS), Group Fusion Ceramics

As part of your work, you will independently conduct the development and characterisation of lithium-containing ceramic materials for future fusion applications. This includes both the conceptual planning and the experimental implementation and scientific evaluation of the research activities.

Your responsibilities will include, in particular:

• Study for the identification and selection of ceramic compounds with high lithium density and a possibly low neutron absorption at the same time, including the evaluation of suitable synthesis routes.
• Synthesis and further development of selected ceramic materials.
• Experimental characterisation of fundamental material and fusion-relevant properties, including phase stability with respect to lithium burn-up, thermal stability, and potential interactions with structural materials.
• Development, selection, and optimisation of suitable shaping and sintering processes, taking into account the technological requirements for future industrial scale-up.
• Presentation of research results, for example at workshops and international conferences.
• Preparation of scientific reports and publications in peer-reviewed international journals

• Excellent university degree with a completed doctorate (PhD) in Materials Science or, where appropriate, a comparable discipline such as Chemistry (with a focus on inorganic chemistry).
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience in the fabrication and characterisation of ceramics.
• Independent, structured and responsible working style, combined with a high level of reliability.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills are required. Good German language skills are considered an asset.
• A high level of motivation, strong communication skills, intercultural competence, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, and an enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary research environment complete your profile.