Postdoctoral Researcher In Mechanistic Interface Science For Lithium-based Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis
Aalto University
Espoo, Finland
Base: 4,130–4,550 €pmnth; bonus/equity: not specif...
Hybrid
Mechanistic electrochemistry
Operando/cryogenic characterization
Lithium deposition
Aalto University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Mechanistic Interface Science focused on lithium-based electrochemical ammonia synthesis. The role involves developing advanced characterization workflows for lithium deposition and solid-electrolyte interphase analysis, with a strong emphasis on collaborative and interdisciplinary research
Job Summary
You will have a chance to make an impact by establishing reliable, multimodal methods that connect interphase chemistry and morphology to electrochemical performance, stability, and degradation mechanisms.
Your work will also build transferable capability for other lithium and battery-relevant interfacial processes.
This position offers a rare combination of electrochemistry, operando and in-situ characterization, and correlative mechanism-driven analysis for green ammonia via LiNRR.
Matching Summary
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Aalto University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Mechanistic Interface Science focused on lithium-based electrochemical ammonia synthesis. The role involves developing advanced characterization workflows for lithium deposition and solid-electrolyte interphase analysis, with a strong emphasis on collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
Salary
Base: 4130–4550 €/month; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Occupational healthcare
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
mechanistic electrochemistry
operando/cryogenic characterization
lithium deposition
solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) analysis
in-situ/operando spectroscopy
cryo-FIB/SEM
liquid-cell TEM
Nice-to-have
interdisciplinary collaboration
glovebox workflows
Finnish language proficiency
Key Requirements
PhD in physics, materials science, chemical engineering, or related field
Experienced in electrochemical ammonia synthesis
Strong background in electrochemical interfaces
Hands-on experience in advanced materials characterization