Postdoctoral research position in the fields of

About The Role

**Description**

The Department of Cellular Biophysics (Prof. Dr. Joachim P. Spatz) is looking for a chemist with knowledge and skills in Macromolecular Chemistry/Polymer Science or Colloid Chemistry for research in the field of advanced battery cells.

**Your tasks**

Development of polymer formulations for the marriage of active materials with metallic current collectors
Manufacturing and testing of battery electrodes and battery cells
Directing a team of technicians and PhD students and collaboration within a highly motivated team in an international environment
Collaboration with industrial partners for process development
Supporting the management of research and data infrastructure

**Your qualifications**

Research experience in macromolecular synthesis, and soft matter physics
preferably experimental experience with liquid and solid electrolytes
curiosity to enter new areas and leave beaten paths combined with creativity
excellent organizational and communication skills, high flexibility and team spirit
independent, goal-oriented, analytical way of working
very good written and oral communication skills in German and English

**Our offer**

an employment contract for an initial period of three years with the perspective to advance your scientific profile
an entry in a cutting edge research field combined with personal responsibility
flexible time management for a family-friendly working day
a salary in line with the collective wage agreement as well as all social benefits according to the regulations of the collective wage agreement of the public service (TVöD-Bund)

**Your application**

We look forward to receiving your application, including letter of motivation, CV and transcripts via the Portal in electronic format no later than May 17, 2026. Please note applications received via E-mail cannot be considered, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.