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University of Jena

PhD in Sustainable Polymer Materials and Electrochemical Energy Storage HIPOLE Jena in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Fixed-term PhD position for 36 months. Salary is paid according to the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD-Bund).

Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

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Germany

University

University of Jena

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Keywords

Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Organic Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Material Characterization
Sustainable Chemistry
Physics
advanced battery materials

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HIPOLE Jena is advertising a PhD student (m/f/d) position in Sustainable Polymer Materials and Electrochemical Energy Storage in Jena, Germany. The project sits in sustainable polymer chemistry and focuses on the development of organic and polymeric functional materials for electrochemical energy storage, with an emphasis on controlled molecular and macromolecular design, structure-property-function relationships, resource efficiency, circularity, and material reuse.

The successful candidate will work on the synthesis of novel materials, the development and optimization of polymerization and synthetic methods, comprehensive structural/spectroscopic/chromatographic/thermal characterization, and electrochemical evaluation in relevant energy-storage systems. The role is embedded in an interdisciplinary, international environment and includes collaboration with researchers from around the world.

Eligibility highlights: a master’s degree in chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science, or a comparable field; strong experience in organic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry; interest in novel polymerization and synthetic methodologies; experience with analytical methods for polymer and materials characterization; and knowledge of or strong interest in electrochemistry and electrochemical energy storage. Practical battery-cell experience is an advantage. Very good written and spoken English is required.

Funding and contract: fixed-term appointment for 36 months, with salary according to the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD-Bund). The institute also highlights benefits such as flexible working hours, remote work options, 30 days paid leave, health management, pension scheme support, and participation in the integrated graduate program of the CataLight Collaborative Research Center.

How to apply: submit your application through the online application management system by 2026-10-31. Applications sent by email or post will not be considered.

Funding details

Fixed-term PhD position for 36 months. Salary is paid according to the German public sector collective agreement (TVöD-Bund).

What's required

A successful master’s degree in chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials science, or a comparable field is required. Applicants should have strong demonstrated experience in organic chemistry and/or polymer chemistry, knowledge of or strong interest in novel polymerization and synthetic methodologies, experience with analytical methods for polymer and materials characterization, and knowledge of or strong interest in electrochemistry and electrochemical energy storage; practical battery-cell experience is an advantage. Very good written and spoken English skills are required, along with commitment, initiative, problem-solving skills, teamwork, reliability, independence, and communication abilities.

How to apply

Apply via the application management system by 31.10.2026. Applications sent by email or mail will not be considered.

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