Postdoc (m/f/d) for Theoretical Chemistry of Polymers in Energy Applications at HIPOLE Jena
Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Germany
- Institution
- Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
- Country
- Germany
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Location
- DE
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE)
Area of research:
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Job description:
Reference No. HI 2026/10
The Helmholtz Institute HIPOLE: Helmholtz-Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HI-POLE) is looking for
Postdoc (m/f/d) for Theoretical Chemistry of Polymers in Energy Applications at HIPOLE Jena
Your Tasks
- Development and implementation of screening procedures for battery materials
- Investigation of potential degradation mechanisms
- Development of design concepts
- Calculation of selected polymer structures
- Methods: Application of quantum chemical methods, in particular density functional theory (DFT), semi-empirical methods, as well as wave function-based methods, molecular dynamics simulations, and machine learning approaches
- Documentation, analysis, and subsequent publication of research results
- Close collaboration with experimental research groups at HIPOLE Jena
- Supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s students as well as PhD students
- Summary, presentation, and publication of results in English language
- Completed scientific university degree in chemistry or materials science, as well as a PhD in theoretical chemistry/quantum chemistry or materials modelling
- Extensive knowledge in the field of theoretical chemistry/quantum chemistry and materials modelling
- Experience in the modelling of energy materials/battery materials is desirable
- Experience in the field of machine learning, as well as experience with Linux systems and high-performance computing (HPC) systems, is desirable
- Experience in molecular dynamics simulations is desirable
- Very good written and spoken English skills
- Experience in presenting scientific content in English
You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team within a diverse and dynamic work environment.
The employment contract is limited to 24 months. There is the possibility of an extension.
Further Information
Anne Kürschner
+493641948589
Closing Date: 27.08.2026
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