POSTDOCTORAL POSITION ON REVERSIBLE BINDERS FOR SUSTAINABLE BATTERY ELECTRODES (F / M / D)

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION ON REVERSIBLE BINDERS FOR SUSTAINABLE BATTERY ELECTRODES (F / M / D) at INM - Leibniz-Institut für Neue Materialien gGmbH | softgarden

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The INM – Leibniz Institute for New Materials in Saarbrücken, Germany, is an internationally leading center for materials research, a scientific partner to national and international research institutions, and a provider of research and development for companies throughout the world. The INM is an institute of the Leibniz Association and has about 250 employees.

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION ON REVERSIBLE BINDERS FOR SUSTAINABLE BATTERY ELECTRODES (F / M / D)

Full Time

Hybrid

Campus, 66123 Saarbrücken, Deutschland

With Professional Experience

2 / 17 / 26

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION ON REVERSIBLE BINDERS FOR SUSTAINABLE BATTERY ELECTRODES (F / M / D)

The INM research group Structure Formation (SFG) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position within the BMFTR-funded research project “RevEl – Reversible Electrodes for Resource-Efficient and Circular Energy Storage" .

Project Description :

The RevEl project aims to replace PTFE-based dry binders with fluorine-free nanocomposites that combine mechanical robustness during battery operation with controlled debonding-on-demand at end-of-life to enable direct recycling.

Within this project, the focus of Structure Formation Group (SFG) is on developing and characterizing the hybrid binder systems. The research integrates polymer science, composite engineering, interfacial mechanics, and chemical polymer design to eastablish a new binder type that is suitable for industrially scalable dry electrode processing.

The successful candidate will play a central role in engineering fibrillar composite architectures that mimic PTFE performance while introducing recyclability and regulatory compliance.

Your Tasks :

• Develop and characterize thermoplastic polymer-nanofiller composites for dry electrode processing
• Engineer fibrillar composite network structures with tailored morphology
• Develop processing routes
• Perform advanced structural and physicochemical characterization (SEM, SAXS, DLS, DSC, TGA, DMA, rheology, adhesion testing, FTIR, Raman, XPS)
• Quantify adhesion, cohesion, rheological, thermal, mechanical properties
• Establish structure–property relationships relevant to electrode applications
• Investigate thermally or chemically triggered debonding mechanisms
• Analyze recovered materials to assess recyclability and dispersion quality
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and potential intellectual property
• Collaborate with internal and external project partners
• Ensure timely milestone reporting and structured project documentation

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Applications will be accepted until March 31, 2026.

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The INM practices an open and appreciative corporate culture in which the existing diversity is promoted and lived. The institute is an equal opportunity employer with a certified family-friendly policy, and it provides offers for a better work-life balance, flextime, and mobile working. We promote professional opportunities for women and strongly encourage them to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications and aptitude will be given preferential consideration.

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