Position in Sustainable Recycling Processes for Lithium-ion Batteries (m​/f​/d

Position in Sustainable Recycling Processes for Lithium-ion Batteries (m/f/d)

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Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne AG is a private non-profit organization offering cutting-edge applied research, space, and services to companies. SIPBB is active in industrially relevant technology fields such as industry 4.0, battery technology, health, and advanced manufacturing.

Swiss Battery Technology Center (SBTC) drives applied R&D in energy production and storage, offering prototyping, testing, and innovation services. SBTC’s focus is on sustainable solutions, including second-life and recycling of lithium-ion batteries, to extend product life cycles and promote circular economy principles. This position is carried out in close collaboration with the Japanese-Swiss start-up Green Science Alliance (GSA), which specializes in sustainable direct recycling processes for end-of-life lithium-ion batteries

From 1 January 2027 on a 1 year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension, we seek to strengthen our team

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, material science, chemical engineering, or related disciplines
• Good practical laboratory experience in electrode manufacturing and coin cell assembly for electrochemical testing
• Practical knowledge in conducting electrochemical performance testing of batteries
• English spoken and written is a requirement, German and French are an advantage

• Applied research at SBTC in collaboration with GSA
• Laboratory work focused on the purification and regeneration of active materials
• Fabrication of electrodes and coin cells and electrochemical performance testing
• Data analysis and preparation of research reports

• One-year contract with the possibility of extension
• Working in a dynamic interdisciplinary team with backgrounds in chemistry, electrical and mechanical engineering, computer vision, automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence
• A workplace in Biel/Bienne offering flexible working hours in a collaborative and inspiring environment. An attractive workplace, located in a new building surrounded by scientists, innovators, students, engineers, entrepreneurs, and skilled technicians; all in a collaborative environment. An exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a start-up

Are you ready for a new challenge?