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Aalen University of Applied Sciences is one of the most research-intensive universities of applied sciences in Germany. Regionally, nationally and internationally, Aalen University has been a reliable partner for over 60 years - for students, staff and professors, for local authorities, the business community and more than 130 collaborating partners around the world. We greatly value modern and future-oriented teaching, because the combination of theory and practice is crucial for us.

This position is located at the Materials Research Institute (IMFAA) at Aalen University and is part of a collaborative research project involving several industry and academic partners. The project aims to improve the performance characteristics and service life of solid-state batteries. To achieve this, novel methods for microstructuring composite cathodes and the cathode-separator interface will be investigated.

The following position is available to be filled at the earliest possible date at Aalen University of Applied Science in the Materials Research Institute Aalen (IMFAA):

Research Assistant / PhD student with a focus in All Solid State Batteries (ASSB) (m/f/d) - 25-12-04 - Part-time 70% (27,65 h/week) -

Your tasks:

• You develop slurries and composite-cathodes with defined microstructures, e. g. physically or chemically graded or with a microstructured surface.
• You comprehensively characterize material properties and electrode microstructures with different methods, such as FIB-SEM, EDX, XRD or Raman.
• You will perform electrochemical analyses, cells tests, and investigate the aging behaviour.
• You construct model cells and perform cell tests.
• You carry out your research work in modern, well-equipped laboratories.

Your profile:

• You hold an excellent Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering, Engineering, Physics, or a related field, especially with a focus on sold-state batteries.
• You have a profound experimental knowledge in powder, slurry, and coating processes.
• You have a strong background in ASSB, and experience with battery technology is beneficial.
• You have experience with material characterization techniques (SEM, EDX, XRD) and with electrochemical characterization of battery materials (potentiostatic/galvanostatic cycling, EIS).
• You possess very good IT skills, and experience with Python, MATLAB, and Origin is advantageous.
• You have very good knowledge of German or English.
• You demonstrate strong teamwork skills, an independent and structured way of working, high flexibility and motivation, as well as excellent communication skills.

Our offer:

• Exciting and diverse range of tasks in a motivated team
• Possibility of mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Family-friendly working environment with childcare close to the university
• Individual opportunities for further training
• Modern office equipment and research infrastructure
• Company pension scheme and an annual bonus
• Attractive company health management offers
• Corporate benefits
• JobBike BW, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket and free parking spaces

The position is limited to two years with the possibility of extension. The position offers the opportunity to pursue a doctorate with the appropriate qualifications.

The position will be classified in pay group EG 13 of the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L), provided that the legal and personal requirements are met. Severely disabled applicants will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified. For further information please see .

Aalen University of Applied Sciences aims to increase the number of women in areas where women are underrepresented and therefore expressly encourages women to apply. For further information, please contact the Equal Opportunities Officer, Ms. Ingeborg Anthoni-Harpeng .

Ask us! Would you like to know more about this position? Please feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Volker Knoblauch, .

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application (reference number 25-12-04) by 20.01.2026 via our online application portal at .