About this role
<table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div> </div> <div><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b>Who we are</b></span></span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span id="cke_bm_612S" style="display:none"> </span><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Our mission has started. We are starting our own battery cell production in Battery Valley in Salzgitter and ramping up our headquarters for global cell production. 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.</span></p></span> <span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div> </div> <div><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b>Your role and key responsibilities</b></span></span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Development and establishment of innovative analytical methods for the qualitative and quantitative characterization of electrolytes in automotive battery cells</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Application and further development of chromatography and mass spectrometric methods for the analysis of complex electrolyte matrices</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Planning, execution and evaluation of demanding laboratory tests on highly developed analytical instruments in compliance with relevant safety standards</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Processing, interpretation and data-based evaluation of complex analytical data sets in an interdisciplinary context</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Independent organization and implementation of the doctoral project including method optimization and documentation of the results</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Presentation and publication of research results in international and interdisciplinary scientific environments</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The final doctoral thesis topic is determined together with the professor (m/f/d). The prerequisite for cooperation is a confirmation of supervision and the confirmed topic by the professor (m/f/d) of a university or research institution authorized to award doctorates. </span></p></span> <span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div> </div> <div><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b>What you bring to the team</b></span></span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Master’s degree in Chemistry, Food Chemistry, or a comparable qualification</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Previous experience and strong focus on instrumental analysis, particularly chromatography, mass spectrometry, and hands-on laboratory work</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Qualitative and quantitative analysis of complex sample matrices</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in the interpretation and evaluation of mass spectra</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience working with highly sophisticated analytical instruments</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Interdisciplinary basic knowledge in data processing, databases, and engineering sciences</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">High level of initiative, independence, and willingness to learn</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Structured work style and strong analytical thinking</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent teamwork and communication skills in interdisciplinary and international environments</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in the scientific presentation of complex topics</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good English skills</span></li> </ul></span> <span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div> </div> <div><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b>What makes you stand out</b></span></span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Previous experience in the analysis of battery components</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Confidence and professionalism in a laboratory environment, including safe handling of hazardous substances</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong sense of initiative and ability to work independently</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good time and project management skills</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Cooperative mindset and ability to collaborate with colleagues as an equal team member</span></li> </ul></span></span></span></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div> </div> <div><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><b>What to look forward to</b></span></span></div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <div><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-size:14.0px"><ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Three-year doctoral program in which the doctoral students work on internal tasks of PowerCo in addition to their doctorate</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">35-hour week, flexible working hours</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">30 days paid vacation + 24.12. & 31.12. off</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Interdisciplinary qualification opportunities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Regular feedback meetings and close technical supervision in the department</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Opportunity for scientific exchange with other doctoral students of the Volkswagen Group</span></li> </ul></span></span> <span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>