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Saarland University

PhD in Next-Gen Battery Materials and Circular Battery Concepts at Saarland University Saarland University in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

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Chemistry

Funding

E13 TV-L salary at 50% position for 3 years. The post describes this as a PhD position starting ASAP.

Deadline

Nov 9, 2026

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Germany

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Saarland University

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Chemistry
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About this position

PhD opening at Saarland University (Chair of Energy Materials, Prof. Volker Presser) in Saarbrücken, Germany.

The project focuses on next-generation battery materials and circular battery concepts, including sodium-ion batteries, magnesium-based systems, solid-state electrolytes, direct recycling, and critical raw material recovery. The role also involves materials characterization using XRD, Raman spectroscopy, and SEM.

Eligible backgrounds include Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, and Chemical Engineering. The post asks for C1 English.

Funding is listed as E13 TV-L, 50% position, for 3 years. The position starts ASAP.

Apply by email to [email protected] and include reference number W2917 in the subject line. Deadline: 2026-11-09.

Funding details

E13 TV-L salary at 50% position for 3 years. The post describes this as a PhD position starting ASAP.

What's required

Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or Chemical Engineering. C1 English is required. The post also implies experience or interest in battery materials research and characterization methods such as XRD, Raman spectroscopy, and SEM.

How to apply

Apply by email to [email protected] with PDF application materials. Include reference number W2917 in the subject line.

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