Postdoc - automated screening of electrolyte additives for aqueous batteries

id="offer-description" class="ecl-u-type-heading-2 ecl-u-mt-none ecl-u-mb-l">Offer Description Work group: . Institute of Surface Science. Area of research: . Scientific / postdoctoral posts. Starting date: . 30.10.2026. Job description: Postdoc - automated screening of electrolyte additives for aqueous batteries. Job ID: 1078. Location: Geesthacht . Application deadline: 11/26/2026. The postdoctoral candidate will work within an international research project focused on improving the performance and long-term stability of aqueous batteries through the development of advanced electrolyte additives. The central objective of the project is to establish an integrated high-throughput workflow combining robotic electrolyte preparation, automated electrochemical testing, and machine-learning-assisted analysis. The work involves extensive experimental laboratory activities, automated testing, electrochemical characterization, data analysis, and close cooperation with industrial project partners. The candidate will contribute to the development of reproducible and data-driven battery research workflows for sustainable, safe, and cost-effective stationary energy-storage technologies. The position is full-time (39 h/week) and fixed-term for 18 months, starting in February 2027. Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. We would therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply for the position. Your tasks. - Develop and optimize automated high-throughput workf