TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution. The Cluster of Excellence REC² offers, subject to the availability of resources, at the Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Chair of Inorganic Chemistry I, a position as PhD Student (m/f/x) (subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L) starting as soon as possible. The position comprises 65 % of the full-time weekly hours. The position is limited to 3 years, with a possible one-year extension. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position aims at obtaining further academic qualification (usually PhD). design, conceptualization and assembly of electrochemical devices (batteries, supercaps) for sustainable electronic applications and biointerfacing synthesis and Structural and physicochemical characterization of electrode materials (porous carbons, conductive polymers, porous polymers) and electrolytes: application of modern analytical methods e.g. XRD, Raman spectroscopy, elemental analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, physisorption measurements, zeta potential measurements electrochemical characterization of the samples via cyclovoltammetry, galvanostatic measurements, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy documentation and presentation of results: Writing of scientific publications, presentations on national and international conferences, contribution in teaching and supervision of students exchange and collaboration with a diverse team of scientists from the REC² Cluster, in particular with those from the fields of sustainability and natural sciences very good university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in chemistry or materials sciences; specialization in inorganic chemistry, material chemistry or electrochmistry practical experience in the synthesis of electrode materials and in the use of analytical methods (adsorption methods) profound knowledge in electrochemical characterization techniques excellent results on individual performance criteria (e.g., manuscript/publication resulting from Master thesis, awards) and timely completion of higher education strong motivation to independently conduct research and to work in interdisciplinary collaborations excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language You will join a team of enthusiastic scientists who pursue creatively their individual research agenda inspired by the cluster’s innovative approach and support. Your PhD research will be fostered by the REC² philosophy to promote dynamic researchers, which includes: access to state-of-the-art research of leading academic institutes possibility to apply for GreenRiskFunds to pursue your ow...