PhD in Atomic Layer Deposition for Novel Battery Materials Eindhoven University of Technology in Netherlands

PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Plasma & Materials Processing group for research on atomic layer deposition for novel battery materials. The project focuses on designing and engineering key interfaces for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, with an emphasis on sustainable energy materials, thin-film technologies, and electrochemical performance for next-generation energy storage.

The successful candidate will join TU/e’s research environment in Atomic Scale Processing, working on interface engineering at the atomic scale through atomic layer deposition (ALD) and related thin-film techniques. The research is embedded in the university’s wider Brainport ecosystem and connected to national consortia and external partners, including BatteryNL and NanexBat. The project is highly collaborative and involves academic and industrial interaction in areas relevant to green hydrogen, photovoltaics, and especially safer, high-energy-density batteries for e-mobility.

This is a PhD position and the department is looking for 2 candidates. The appointment is for four years full-time, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. The role includes teaching duties ranging from a minimum of 10% of the four-year appointment to a maximum of 15% per year. Employment conditions follow the Dutch Universities collective labour agreement, with salary scale P and standard benefits including pension, paid leave provisions, vacation pay, year-end bonus, training support, commuting and home-working allowances, and access to TU/e facilities.

Applicants should have a master’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Materials Science. Desired expertise includes thin-film deposition methods such as ALD, CVD, and PVD, material characterization, energy materials, and battery technologies. Strong independence, high-quality academic research experience, teamwork, excellent English, and communication skills are important. The project also values candidates who enjoy supervising Bachelor’s and MSc students and working in a dynamic, international, interdisciplinary environment.

The application is open until the position is filled, and the posted last application date is 2026-07-29. To apply, candidates must submit a complete application online through the application link, including a cover letter, CV with publications, and contact information for three references. Email or postal applications will not be processed.