Researcher for continuum modelling and simulation of lithium-ion batteries
Universitetet i Agder
- Agder
- Fast
- Fulltid
- PhD or master’s degree in Electrochemistry, Sustainable Energy Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or in a field that is closely related to this position. This year’s candidates/candidates who will finish their master’s degree in the summer can also apply.
- Previous experience in modelling and simulation of batteries including capacity fade and thermal modelling.
- Experience in working with simulation software packages and relevant application toolbox, preferably in COMSOL, MATLAB/SIMULINK for the simulation of lithium-ion batteries.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
- Experience in the modelling and simulation of lithium-ion batteries.
- (Co-)Authorship of scientific publications / scientific presentations in the field of modelling and simulation of lithium-ion batteries.
- Willing to be involved in educational tasks.
- A high degree of responsibility and independence, while collaborating with close colleagues, researchers and other university staff is strongly encouraged.
- Scientific curiosity for elucidating the bottlenecks of state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery materials and designs.
- Ability for scientifically rigorous, target-oriented, organized, and independent work.
- Good communication and teamwork skills, inventiveness and a proactive hands-on approach are essential qualifications.
- Applicants are expected to contribute to a safe and inclusive working environment.
- professional development in a large, exciting and socially influential organisation
- a positive, inclusive and diverse working environment
- modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers
- membership of the
- Certificates with grades
- PhD or Master’s thesis
- References
- Academic work and R&D projects, as well as a list of these
- Project description with a maximum scope of x pages, including reference list. The outline should present and discuss possible research questions, theory perspectives, material, a progress plan, and methods within the given framework
- Any other relevant documentation
- Associate Professor Williams Agyei Appiah, tel. +47 37 23 33 11, e-mail
- HR Advisor, Linda Heskestad Kristiansen, tel. +47 38 14 11 88, e-mail: