Postdoctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral researcher - Formable 3D microbatteriesResearch & development - Leuven | Just now
- Development of novel deposition techniques on 3D structured substrates, the integration of the developed electrodes with a suited solid electrolyte and the evaluation in microbattery demonstrators- What you will doFor this work you can start from imec’s knowledge on thin film batteries and 3D structured substrates. The work will involve the development of novel deposition techniques on 3D structured substrates, the integration of the developed electrodes with a suited solid electrolyte and the evaluation in microbattery demonstrators. Your main activities will take place in the imec labs in Leuven where the state-of-the-art nanofabrication facilities of imec and a fully equipped battery lab are at your disposal.- We expect from you as this post-doc researcher:
- Delivering inventive contributions to the development of electrochemical deposition techniques and the cell design of microbatteries
- Setting out the experimental plans to timely achieve the targets defined in the projects
- Discussing and defending these experimental plans with other team members and scientific management
- Timely and accurately executing and analyzing of the experiments of these experimental plans, and that in collaboration with other team members, including researchers, PhD students and process assistants.
- Regular and effective reporting of the progress in the experimental plan to the management of imec and of our partners.
- Daily supervision of PhD, master, and intern students
- Ensuring good practice in the lab and setting up process and characterization protocols in your field of expertise

This post-doc is a fixed-term contract of one year.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a competitive salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are
- You have a PhD degree in Science or in Science of Engineering.
- You have a background in electrochemical deposition techniques such as plating and in electrochemical characterization techniques.
- Experience in fabrication of microbatteries or in thin-film deposition techniques such as ALD and CVD is a plus
- You are creative and like to think with a team to solve problems
- You have experience in collaborative research projects and can effectively summarize a project status
- You take initiative and can work on your own, while you keep on consulting and discussing with a team
- You can plan your work and that of your colleagues according to your deadlines and deliverables
- You are result-driven and can meet quality output with stringent deadlines
- You can guide and motivate team members in their work
- You have an impeccable knowledge of English, given the international character of imec