Research assistant in the field of recycling
The Fraunhofer IKTS conducts application-oriented research into high-performance ceramics. The three sites in Dresden and Hermsdorf (Thuringia) form the largest ceramics research institute in Europe. As a research and technology service provider, we develop modern high-performance ceramic materials, industry-relevant manufacturing processes and prototype components and systems in complete production lines up to pilot scale. The portfolio also includes expertise in materials diagnostics and testing.
The "Recycling and Green Battery" working group is part of the "Mobile Energy Storage and Electrochemistry" department at Fraunhofer IKTS and works primarily at the Freiberg site. A key focus of the work is the development of new recycling processes for various materials such as batteries, permanent magnets, photovoltaic panels and electronic waste. In particular, strategies are to be developed to enable both product waste and old products to be recycled cost-effectively and resource-efficiently in the future. The research work at Fraunhofer THM in Freiberg therefore focuses primarily on closing material and substance cycles in production and recycling chains. The holistic view, understanding and identification of efficient recycling processes to obtain high-quality products, regardless of the type of source material, are essential for the realization of a functioning circular economy.
What you will do
You can expect the following varied tasks:
What you bring to the table
You have a university degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or materials science with a specialization in environmental technology or similar. Relevant previous knowledge in the field of hydrometallurgical processing of primary or secondary raw materials is a prerequisite. In addition, the following competencies and skills round off your profile:
What you can expect
We offer you an exciting and interdisciplinary working environment with responsibility and room for your ideas as well as modern equipment and infrastructure. You will be part of a young and dynamic team and have the opportunity to actively support the strategic development of Fraunhofer IKTS.
We also offer our employees the following benefits:
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.
The weekly working time is 39 hours.
The position is initially limited to 2 years and can also be performed part-time.
We would like to point out that the chosen job title also includes the third gender.
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft attaches great importance to gender-independent professional equality.
Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
If you have any questions about this position, please contact:
Dr. S. Pavón
Phone: +49 3731 2033-169
Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS
Requisition Number: 77151 Application Deadline:
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