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PhD position in Materials Chemistry and Physics for Sodium-Ion Battery Hard Carbon Anodes University of Salzburg in Austria

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Sep 9, 2026

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Austria

University

University of Salzburg

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Keywords

Chemistry
Materials Science
Electrochemistry
X-ray Scattering
Density Functional Theory
Materials Physics
Energy Materials
Physics

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PhD position at the University of Salzburg in Materials Science / Chemistry / Physics on the topic “Origin of the low-voltage plateau in hard carbon anodes for Na-ion batteries”.

The project is hosted by the Department of Chemistry and Physics of Materials and is carried out jointly between the Energy Materials and Materials Theory groups. The research combines hard-carbon synthesis, electrochemical characterization, ex situ and operando SAXS/WAXS, and density functional theory (DFT) calculations to understand sodium storage in hard carbon nanostructures and to develop a structure-based design principle for improved rate capability and energy density.

Research keywords: sodium-ion batteries, hard carbon anodes, nanostructure, electrochemistry, X-ray scattering, SAXS/WAXS, DFT, energy materials, materials physics, materials chemistry.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a completed MSc degree in material science, physics, physical chemistry, or a closely related discipline; experience with at least one of X-ray scattering, electrochemistry, or DFT is expected; excellent English skills are required; and enrollment in the subject-specific doctoral program at the University of Salzburg is required.

Funding and employment: this is a paid university staff position (Scientific Staff / University Assistant without PhD), 30 hours per week, temporary contract, with an annual gross salary of at least €52,865.40 for full-time equivalent employment and possible overpayment depending on qualification and experience.

Application window: published on 2026-08-19 with a deadline of 2026-09-09. Apply via the University of Salzburg job portal using the official application page.

Contact for informal enquiries: Christian Prehal and Ulrich Johannes Aschauer at the University of Salzburg.

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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