Welcome to Hahn-Schickard: The research center for innovative microsystems technology. With a team of over 300 employees, we transform ideas into cross-industry solutions - from conception to production at four locations in Baden-Württemberg. At our Freiburg site, the emphasis is on developing analytical solutions in microsystems technology, particularly for point-of-care diagnostics.
For the division Electrochemical Energy Systems in Freiburg we are looking for
Scientific staff/PhD for the Synthesis & Characterization of Ionomers for Fuel Cells - 80% (m/f/d)
Your tasks
- Organic Synthesis of PFAS-free ionomers
- Physicochemical characterization of newly developed molecules (NMR, FTIR, Raman, TGA, DSC, GPC/SEC, BET)
- Ionomer characterization (IEC, swelling behavior, and permeability)
- Investigation of structure–property relationships between polymer architecture and its properties
- Data handling of external measurements as NMR, FTIR, viscometry or GPC
- Integration of developed ionomers into electro-chemical devices
- Publication of results in peer-reviewed journals
- Presentation at national and international confer-ences
- Co-supervision of Bachelor's and Master's students
- Close collaboration with academic and industrial project partners
The position is initially limited to 3 years.
Your Profile
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field
- Hands-on experience in organic chemistry, preferably polymer synthesis and processing
- Familiarity with physicochemical characterization techniques (NMR, GPC, FTIR, Raman…)
- Creativity, high personal initiative, work independently and team oriented
- Good English skills
- Enjoying R&D lab work as well as coordinative tasks
- Well-structured and goal-oriented working style
Our offer to you
- Innovative working environment: Excellent working conditions in the interdisciplinary group "Electrochemical Energy Systems" in a modern, excellently equipped and industry-oriented research institute
- Future-proof career: The chance to make a significant contribution to the development of new electrolysis concepts in an interdisciplinary and rapidly growing field
- The opportunity for exciting research that spans all areas from material synthesis to the characterization of the developed materials in "real" cells
- Fair compensation: salary aligned to the regulations of the German public service TV-L.
- Vacation offer: 30 days off/year and days off Christmas Eve 24. December and 31. December. Use of the existing working time account when company is closed between Christmas and New Year, also on bridging days
- Training & Development: Benefit from attractive further training opportunities
- Health and lifestyle: Participation in first-class health programs such as Hansefit and other benefit programs
- Flexible working hours: with the option of mobile working and sabbaticals, for working life balance
- Company pension scheme
- Subsidy for meals
- Mobility support: partial refund of travel expenses while using public transport ÖPNV and Jobrad
Your Application
Dr. Lukas Metzler will be pleased to answer any question you may have.
Lukas.Metzler@Hahn-Schickard.de
If you are interested, please send us your complete application documents (motivation letter/resume+CV/certificates/transcript of records), stating the reference number 26/3710/24 in a complete PDF document and naming the job portal here online via the application form (or optionally by email to Personal-FR@Hahn-Schickard.de).
Your contact person
Ms Antigoni Zouridaki
Contact us
Hahn-Schickard-Gesellschaft für angewandte Forschung e.V.
Georges-Köhler-Allee 304
79110 Freiburg im Breisgau
Personal-FR@Hahn-Schickard.de
0761 203 73200