Junior Research Group Leader Theoretical Chemistry of Polymers in Energy Applications (m/f/d)

Junior Research Group Leader Theoretical Chemistry of Polymers in Energy Applications (m/f/d) Reference No.: HI 2024/16 Achieving climate-neutrality within the next 20 years necessitates an innovation boost for the development of highly efficient, scalable, low-cost, and sustainably produced energy technologies. Polymer materials play a central role in this process. HIPOLE deeply integrates and expands world-class expertise in polymer chemistry, materials science, high-throughput experimentation and artificial intelligence with complementary expertise in inorganic/hybrid materials, scalable devices, and advanced characterization. We are looking for a Junior Research Group Leader Theoretical Chemistry of Polymers in Energy Applications (m/f/d) for our two locations in Jena. The junior research group leader position offers a unique opportunity to establish a junior research group in the field of theoretical chemistry in the area of polymer redox flow batteries, polymer-based thin film batteries or photovoltaics (research areas HIPOLE Jena), which will complement the current activities of HIPOLE Jena and strengthen the collaboration between the theoretical and experimental groups. The junior research group leader position is limited to two years and can be extended. For more information on each thematic focus, please visitHomepage – HIPOLE Jena Website . Your Tasks * Research in the field of computational / theoretical chemistry; possible research lines are polymer redox flow batteries, polymer-based thin film batteries or photovoltaics; develop research lines that complement the activities within HIPOLE Jena * Initiate new research priorities and coordinate the progress of scientific research projects; participate in ongoing research programs * Acquire and manage national and international research funding * Publishing results in peer-reviewed international journals and specialized literature * Participating in scientific conferences and building scientific networks * Supervision of Bachelor's / Master's students and doctoral candidates Your Profile * Completed scientific university degree in chemistry or materials science and doctorate in theoretical chemistry / quantum chemistry or chemical material modelling * Extensive knowledge in the field of theoretical chemistry / quantum chemistry and material modelling * Experience in the field of modelling energy materials / battery materials * Experience in the field of machine learning and working with Linux systems and mainframe computers * Experience in the field of ab initio molecular dynamics simulations * Several years of postdoctoral experience (or equivalent experience) in the field of research at a university, research institute or company * Preferably international experience * Excellent research portfolio with peer-reviewed publications * Ideally, you have already successfully acquired third-party funding * Very good command of written and spoken English and German * Experience in presenting scientific content in English * Have leadership potential and organizational skills You demonstrate a high level of commitment, initiative, problem-solving skills and the willingness to familiarize yourself with a wide range of tasks. You are characterized by your ability to work in a team, reliability, independence and communication skills (also in English). You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary, international team in a diverse and dynamic work environment. Your Benefits at HZB * International / diversity-sensitive working environment in the science city of Jena * Opportunity to contribute to the development of novel materials and technological solutions for a climate-neutral future together with top international researchers * Career-enhancing networking opportunities and individual support and assistance programs * Good work-life balance through counselling services on family and career and flexible working time models: Flextime, part-time, hybrid working * 30 days paid leave * Health management, company Pension scheme (VBL), subsidy for the Deutschlandticket Job * Long-term prospects, opportunities for further development / training programs * Attractive remuneration through payment in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TVöD-Bund) and a team that is looking forward to meeting you! Fixed term contract for 24 months. The salary is based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund). How to apply We look forward to receiving your application via our application management system by31.01.2025. For reasons of data protection regulations, we are unfortunately unable to consider applications that reach us by other means (such as email or mail) in the application process. We very much want our workplace to be diverse, and welcome applications from people with different backgrounds. It is our mission to promote equal opportunities and to improve women’s representation in the workforce. We are therefore very interested in receiving applications from women. Where the qualifications are met, we will give preference to people with disabilities. Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH Hahn-Meitner-Platz 1, 14109 Berlin www.helmholtz-berlin.de ➜ APPLY HERE! At the newly founded Helmholtz Institute for Polymers in Energy Applications Jena (HIPOLE) in Jena HZB and Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU Jena)/Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena) join forces in the field of energy storage and conversion. Join us and help us achieve our goal! Find out more onour website or thewebsite of the HZB . Climate change poses serious challenges to the whole world. At Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB), we are researching materials for a climate-neutral future. 1,200 employees from all over the world work together to achieve this goal at the site in Berlin. CONTACT Franziska Hein +49 3641 948981 franziska.hein@helmholtz-berlin.de IMPRINT &DATA PROTECTION