PhD scholarship in Li-Metal all Solid-State Battery with thin film Ceramic Electrolyte - DTU Energy
Conditions
Spend at least 3 months at a foreign research institution.
Submit the complete online application no later than 3 February 2026 (23:59 Danish time).
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
The scholarship is subject to academic approval and enrollment in a general degree programme at DTU.
The period of employment is 3 years.
The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
Salary and appointment terms
Tasks
Investigate the interfacial integrity of electrochemical plating and stripping of Li at the LLZO/Li interface.
Develop new cathodes with mixed Li ionic and electronic conduction based on LNMO and LLZO.
Fabricate a solid-state Li metal battery with performance comparable to state-of-the-art liquid electrolyte Li-ion batteries.
Gain a better understanding of cathode-electrolyte interfacial integrity and dendrite growth mechanisms.
Requirements
Must have a two-year master's degree (120 ECTS points) or an equivalent academic level.
Ideally, a master's degree in chemistry, physics, or material science engineering.
Strong experimental experience in electrochemical energy storage and excellent knowledge of solid-state chemistry.
Provide grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma in English including an official description of the grading scale.
Candidates may apply before obtaining their master's degree but cannot begin the position until the degree is received.
Candidates may be subject to open-source background checks due to research in critical technology.
The Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), invites applications for a PhD scholarship in the development of all solid-state Li-metal batteries for safer and efficient electrochemical energy storage.
Responsibilities and qualifications
We also focus on educating engineering students at all levels, ranging from BSc, MSc, PhD to lifelong learning students.
Preferred
Experience in all-solid-state battery systems, field assisted sintering technology, and impedance spectroscopy is beneficial.
Benefits
Work in a globally recognized technical university with a mission to create value using science and engineering for society.
A rewarding and challenging job in an international environment.
Option to join a monthly free seminar regarding practical matters of moving to Denmark and working as a PhD at DTU.
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