PhD Student Battery Materials Development (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

Welcome to the new era of mobility! Our Battery Materials and Recycling team is passionate about making electromobility a reality. We are convinced that the future of mobility lies in more than just products, and we truly care about a sustainable value chain. Our contributions include the development and production of high performance cathode active materials for batteries, and we are also committed to closing the loop with our recycling activities to enable a true circular economy in electric vehicle battery production. Get electrified and join us in driving the transformation of mobility!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We are seeking a motivated and talented PhD researcher to join our team focused on the innovative field of sodium-ion batteries. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in energy materials and collaborate with experts in the field.

• In your new role, you are responsible for the synthesis of cathode active material (CAM) for sodium-ion batteries with a focus on the development and optimization of calcination conditions and material properties.
• You develop new materials based on layered oxides to improve the performance and efficiency of sodium-ion batteries.
• Furthermore, you undertake the characterization of the synthesized materials using various methods, such as X-ray diffraction (XRD) or scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and evaluate their performance in sodium-ion battery applications (including capacity, cycling stability and rate capability).
• Working in a multidisciplinary team, you have the opportunity to contribute ideas and findings to various ongoing projects.
• The documentation and communication of research results, including scientific publications and presentations at conferences, are also part of your new responsibilities. 

WHAT YOU OFFER

• successfully completed master's degree in chemistry, materials science or a comparable field with an excellent final grade
• strong knowledge in the area of inorganic materials, ideally battery materials
• preparative experience in the field of material synthesis in the laboratory as well as material characterization (ideally electrochemical characterization)
• team player with an autonomous way of working  
• very good German and English language skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• attractive compensation in line with the collective labor agreement for the chemical industry and a variable profit-sharing bonus
• company pension scheme, company-financed supplementary long-term care insurance, share program for employees and value account
• childcare support (e.g. company childcare, vacation programs)
• fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
• mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
• career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation)
• Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike

HOW TO REACH US

• Bekim Krasniqi, bekim.krasniqi@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56136 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. 
• You can also reach our recruiting team here. 
• First information about our application process can be found here. 

ABOUT US

At BASF, we value diversity and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. We provide a stimulating work environment where you can grow your skills and contribute to meaningful projects. As part of our commitment to sustainability and technology advancement, you will have the chance to make a significant impact in the energy sector.

Diversity is our greatest strength!

Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.