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PhD in operando nanoscale characterization of electrochemical interfaces for sodium-ion and zinc-ion batteries INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Sep 20, 2026
Country
Germany
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Leibniz-Institute for New Materials

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PhD opportunity in materials science, chemistry, and physics at the INM – Leibniz Institute for New Materials in Saarbrücken, Germany, within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network e-ChemIn (ElectroChemical Interfaces for energy conversion and storage).
The project (DC2) focuses on the operando nanoscale characterization of solid-liquid and solid-solid electrochemical interfaces in microbattery closed-cell setups. Research topics include ionic transport at electrode-electrolyte interfaces, sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs), composite materials, MEMS chip technology, probe-corrected STEM, spectroscopy, and EELS. The candidate will compare operando and ex-situ TEM analyses and work closely with other doctoral candidates in an international, interdisciplinary network.
Supervision: Main supervisor Prof. Nadja Tarakina (INM). Co-supervision includes Dr. Paolo Guisto (Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces), Dr. N. Krans (Protochips), Prof. M. Pumera (VSB Technical University of Ostrava), and research stays at VSB Technical University of Ostrava and Stockholm University.
Eligibility: Master’s degree or equivalent in Materials Science, Electrochemistry, Chemistry, Applied Physics, or a closely related field. Applicants should have strong English communication and writing skills, good knowledge of electrochemistry and materials science, and experience in experimental electrochemistry and/or electron microscopy/spectroscopy is an advantage. Candidates must not already hold a doctoral degree and must satisfy MSCA mobility rules (no more than 12 months in Germany during the 36 months before recruitment). German is helpful but not required.
Funding: Fully funded 36-month PhD under the 2025 MSCA Doctoral Network program (Horizon Europe), including living allowance, €710/month mobility allowance, and, if applicable, €660/month family allowance, plus social security coverage, training, networking, and secondment opportunities.
Application: Deadline is 2026-09-20. Apply with a CV (including residence and main activities for the last 3 years), motivation letter, copies of academic degrees, and contact details of 3 referees via the Softgarden application portal. The position starts on 2026-11-01, but no later than 2027-04-01.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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