Overview
A full-time PhD-student laboratory assistant position researching protective coatings and operando degradation mechanisms for lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cathode materials.
Complete research opportunity details
ISSP UL's Laboratory of Energy Materials is recruiting one full-time Laboratory Assistant (PhD student) on a fixed-term contract through May 2029, with a possibility of extension. The project is linked to the Swiss-Latvian LACISE research programme and covers inert protective coatings, electrochemical stability and advanced in-situ, operando and post-mortem characterization. The institute states a gross salary of EUR 1,500–2,000 and provides social guarantees and health insurance.
Eligibility requirements
A master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Technology or a related field is required. Experience in electrochemistry or functional materials is desirable; in-situ or operando characterization experience is an advantage. Applicants should have strong research motivation, be able to work independently and in an international team, and have excellent written and spoken English.
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Verification notes
Verified on the official ISSP UL vacancy page dated June 16, 2026. The page gives a fixed term through May 2029 with possible extension, one full-time position, salary of EUR 1,500–2,000 gross, eligibility and an email application route. No application deadline, visa, relocation, travel or housing support is stated, so those fields are not inferred.
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