Career & Support

Career & Support

The support of young researchers is a declared goal for POLiS. The main objectives include the systematic support of doctoral students, a structured education according to the highest international standards in the Graduate School "Electrochemical Energy Storage" (GS-EES), the creation of optimal conditions for the pursuit of scientific or industrial careers of young professional andthe provision of predictable career paths within science.

The career prospects of young researchers in this Cluster are excellent due to the high scientific and industrial relevance of the research program, which is reflected in the high demand for well-trained specialists in the relevant industries, e.g. battery material suppliers, automotive and electronics industries.

PhD students doing their research in the framework of POLiS automatically take part in the Graduate School Electrochemical Energy Storage (GS-EES). The GS-EES addresses the full, community-spanning spectrum of electrochemical energy storage and conversion, from fundamental science to processing and application and offers a comprehensive education and training program in these areas, emphasizing interdisciplinary aspects. Furthermore, the GS-EES is committed to offer professional skills training.

The members of the Cluster and the board are strongly committed to ensure equal career opportunity irrespective of gender, age, origin, personal background and religion.

Cluster-specific measures have been implemented and at the same time we make use of established structures and instruments at Ulm University and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), such as personnel development and diversity management units, monitoring of hiring procedures, initiatives for reconciliation of work and family life, and various mentoring and coaching programs.