Research Assistant in the Field of Electrical Energy Storage

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) currently operates 75 institutes and research institutions in Germany and is one of the leading organisations for application-oriented research. Around 32 000 employees develop the annual research volume of 3.4 billion euros.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Applied Materials Research IFAM is one of the most important independent research institutions in Europe in the fields of "Formulation and Functional Materials" as well as "adhesive technology and surfaces". The focus is on research and development work with the aim of providing reliable and application-oriented solutions to the respective target groups. Our products and technologies address industries with particular importance for the future: aviation, automotive, energy technology, maritime technologies, medical technology and life sciences. To achieve this task, around 700 highly qualified employees work together in a project-related and topic-related manner.

Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen is looking for a scientific assistant for the development of the "Electric Energy Storage" department.

What you do with us

Their area of responsibility includes the processing and acquisition of research projects focusing on future battery types such as metal ions and solid-state batteries. The targeted optimization of material and component properties as well as the further development of associated processing processes play an essential role. Explicitly this includes both the material development of slurries and the production of electrodes carried out therewith by means of knife coating or screen printing as well as the cell assembly with the components produced. The evaluation of the development results is then carried out by meaningful analysis and testing methods and will be presented by you both to industrial customers and to specialist lectures and scientific publications. Together with the team, you are working on the development of new research topics in the field of energy storage. This also includes the support of graduates and the guidance of student assistants.

What you bring

• Completed university studies (or completed doctorate) with a focus on chemistry, physics, materials science, production technology or a comparable degree course
• Previous knowledge in the field of electrical energy storage, ideally in the field of sodium ion batteries
• Expertise in electrochemical investigation methods such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and cyclovoltammetry
• Experience in handling water- and air-sensitive materials and related work on gloveboxes
• Very good communication and organizational skills
• Personal motivation, reliability, team skills and an independent way of working
• Secure appearance, creativity and joy in new technologies
• Good knowledge of German and English

What you can expect

• A varied working day is guaranteed!
• Space for independent work and creative cooperation
• Extensive training measures to extend professional knowledge, qualifications and personal soft skills
• Transparent remuneration under the public service contract (TVöD)
• Occupational pension
• Weekly working time is 39 hours. The body can also be occupied in parttime.
• We offer flexible working time models and the possibility to work from home.
• Support offers for the reconciliation of family and work
• Corporate Benefits: Offers from renowned manufacturers and brands

We value and promote the diversity of the competences of our employees and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Disabled people are preferably set with the same suitability.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. The body can also be occupied in parttime.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process with its focus on key technologies relevant to the future as well as on the exploitation of results in business and industry. As a guide and impulse provider for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it works with the design of our society and our future.

Did we awaken your interest? Then apply online with your meaningful application documents. We look forward to meeting you!

Jessica Schröder [for e-mail see the original ad] Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Applied Materials Research IFAM www.ifam.fraunhofer.de

Reference: 79408 Application deadline: 13.06.2025

Jessica Schröder [for e-mail see the original ad]

Joblocations:

28359 Bremen, BREMEN, GERMANY

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