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

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate, who is eager to pursue hands-on, exploratory research on solid-state batteries with a particular focus on thin-film materials deposited by physical vapor deposition methods. This includes investigations of new conversion-type and intercalation-type cathode materials, inter-layers for efficient Li plating, fabrication & characterization of novel battery device architectures, such as anode-free and multi-stack batteries. Your profile

• MSc in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering or similar
• Motivation and drive to conduct independent, interdisciplinary research in the battery field
• Experience in electrochemistry, thin-film technologies, and / or physical vapor deposition methods is advantageous
• Readiness to operate sophisticated equipment, including maintenance and user training
• Diligent working attitude including precise record keeping
• Highly motivated, communicative and interested in exploratory research