Postdoc in binder development for Li-ion batteries

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Postdoc in binder development for Li-ion batteries

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Aarhus Universitet, Bygning 1510-1514

Job description

The Ravnsbæk Groups at the Department of Chemistry, Aarhus University, is seeking a candidate for a 24 month postdoctoral position.You will join the project BeyondBetterLibs, which concerns the development of novel fluorine free, water-processable binder formulations for Li-ion battery electrodes.The position is available from 1 June 2025 or as soon as possible hereafter.In the project you will develop novel zwitterionic polymeric binders for battery electrodes, explore water-based routes for electrode preparation and investigate the microstructural, mechanical and electrochemical properties of the zwitterionic polymeric binders. The work will entail polymer characterization, electrode casting, electrochemical characterization, microstructural investigations using spectroscopy, electron microscopy, X-ray tomography etc. The project is a collaboration between BioModics ApS, LiFeSiZE AB, Uppsala University, Aalborg University and Aarhus University.Besides the experimental and analytical work, you will also be expected to present your work at conferences, write scientific papers for publication of the results in scientific journals and co-supervise younger students.Your profile

• You have a strong background in inorganic chemistry, polymer chemistry, physical chemistry, electrochemistry or battery research.
• You hold a PhD in chemistry / chemical engineering / materials science / physics or a related topic.
• Preferably you have experience in battery related research.
• Preferably you have strong communication and writing skills.
• You are a team player but also do not mind working independently
• You have a strong drive for scientific discoveries.

Who we are/ The departmentThe Department of Chemistry at Aarhus University (www.chem.au.dk) is one of the leading European chemistry departments with a broad research programs. It has a permanent staff of ~30 full and associate professors, a support-staff of ~30 people, ~150 PhD-students and postdocs and around 400 students.The Ravnsbæk Group consists of ca. 15 postdoctoral, PhD and master students, who are working on different aspects of battery science. The group is led by Prof. Dorthe Ravnsbæk. The group resides in laboratories fully equipped for inorganic synthesis, battery fabrication, electrochemical analysis, structural and chemical characterization and physical property characterization.Place of workThe place of work is Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background. It is a priority that the successful candidate has a personality supporting positive team work. Working in Denmark offers opportunities for a good work-life balance. English is widely spoken, though Danish is the main language of campus. English is the working language.Aarhus is Denmark’s second largest city, and forms the center of the western parts of the country on the Jutland peninsula. Recently, Aarhus has attracted international attention as a travel destination due to its unique combination of a thriving food-scene, high-quality museums, a surrounding beautiful nature, a very lively city due to the “young population”, many cultural events including music festivals etc. See e.g. the recent recommendation by CNN (
). Aarhus is easily reached through local international airports in Jutland within 1 hour of Aarhus, or through either Copenhagen or Hamburg Airports, both situated about a 3-hour train-journey from Aarhus.Aarhus University is consistently ranked as a top-100 university in the World and it houses both an engineering and a medical school, as well as the traditional sciences, social sciences, environmental and agricultural sciences and arts.Contact informationFor further information please contact: Dorthe Ravnsbæk, , +4593522528Application procedureShortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the appointment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. All applicants will be notified whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee, and each applicant is given the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that concerns him/her self. Once the recruitment process is completed a final letter of rejection is sent to the deselected applicants.

Letter of referenceIf you want a referee to upload a letter of reference on your behalf, please state the referee’s contact information when you submit your application. We strongly recommend that you make an agreement with the person in question before you enter the referee’s contact information, and that you ensure that the referee has enough time to write the letter of reference before the application deadline. Unfortunately, it is not possible to ensure that letters of reference received after the application deadline will be taken into consideration.If you wish to add a referee after you have submitted your application, you must send this person’s details (name, job title, place of work, and email address) as well as the name of the position you have applied for to: HR.Nattech@au.dkFormalities and salary rangeNatural Sciences refers to the .The application must be in English and include a curriculum vitae, degree certificate, a complete list of publications, a statement of future research plans and information about research activities, teaching portfolio and verified information on previous teaching experience (if any). Guidelines for applicants can be foundAppointment shall be in accordance with the collective labour agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. Further information on qualification requirements and job content may be found in the .Salary depends on seniority as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Associations.Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.Research activities will be evaluated in relation to actual research time. Thus, we encourage applicants to specify periods of leave without research activities, in order to be able to subtract these periods from the span of the scientific career during the evaluation of scientific productivity.Aarhus University offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including relocation service and career counselling to expat partners. Read more . Please find more information about entering and working in Denmark .Aarhus University also offers a Junior Researcher Development Programme targeted at career development for postdocs at AU. You can read more about it .At the Faculty of Natural Science at Aarhus University, we strive to support our scientific staff in their career development. We focus on competency development and career clarification and want to make your opportunities transparent. On , you can find information on all types of scientific positions, as well as the entry criteria we use when assessing candidates. You can also read more about how we can assist you in your career planning and development.The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University’s website.Aarhus UniversityAarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at

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Aarhus, Midtjylland

Job date

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:53:14 GMT

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