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Date:  Sep 24, 2025
Location: 

Salzgitter, DE

Company:  PowerCo SE
Level of Experience:  Doctorate
Job Function:  Technological development
Job ID:  4142

Doctoral student in optimization of anode interface for solid state batteries (all genders)

 
Who we are

The mission has started. We proudly announce that in our Battery Valley we are starting our own battery cell production and the ramp up of our worldwide headquarters for global cell manufacturing. The CTO organization takes care of the battery cell development. Our responsibility includes research, predevelopment of materials and components, series development, prototyping, testing and analysis of battery cells.

  
 
Your role and key responsibilities
  • Contributing to innovative research project to explore innovative materials development, interfaces of solid state batteries
  • Applying advanced analytical techniques to understand performance, degradation, and reliability
  • Taking responsibility for specific project tasks and helping shape the direction of your research
  • Engaging in interdisciplinary teamwork and participating in regular discussions and reviews
  • Developing your doctoral topic in close coordination with a supervising professor from a university
  • Creating and presenting of project status in relevant circles
  • Evaluating and preparing of technical decision templates

The final doctoral topic will be defined together with the professor (m/f/d). The prerequisite for the cooperation is the confirmation of supervision as well as a confirmed definition of topic by the professor (m/f/d) of a university or research institution entitled to award doctorates.

  
 
What you bring to the team
  • A good academic degree you for a doctorate in a relevant technical or scientific field (e.g. chemistry, materials science)
  • A strong interest in research and a desire to contribute to meaningful scientific advancements
  • Basic knowledge in battery cell development and interfaces, with a willingness to deepen your expertise
  • Enjoyment of hands-on work, in the lab
  • A proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)
  
 
What makes you stand out
  • A hands-on mentality and a solution-oriented approach to challenges
  • Flexibility and openness to travel or work across different locations in Germany, if required
  • Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning
  • A collaborative spirit and a willingness to contribute to a positive team culture
 
What to look forward to
  • Three-year doctoral program in which the doctoral students work on internal tasks of PowerCo in addition to their doctorate
  • 35-hour week, flexible working hours
  • 30 days paid vacation + 24.12. & 31.12. off
  • Interdisciplinary qualification opportunities
  • Regular feedback meetings and close technical supervision in the department 
  • Opportunity for scientific exchange with other doctoral students of the Volkswagen Group 
   
Company:  PowerCo SE
Location: 

Salzgitter, DE

Job Function:  Technological development
Level of Experience:  Doctorate
Job ID:  4142
Date:  Sep 24, 2025

Are you a battery believer?

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment. 
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

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