Engineer (f/m/d) - Development of new electrolyte concepts for high-performance Li-ion batteries

Req ID: 4889

Place of work: Ulm

Starting date:

Career level: Doctorate

Type of employment: Part time; Full-time

Duration of contract: 3 Jahre

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Short Description of Institute/Facility: At the Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics we investigate the energy storage systems of today and tomorrow. The Department of Computational Electrochemistry located at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm for Electrochemical Energy Storage (HIU) develops new theories and tools for the simulative investigation of battery materials and cells.

As a member of an internationally leading research team in the field of battery simulation, you will contribute to the understanding and optimization of this key technology. We offer an attractive environment for cutting‑edge research, room for ideas and the possibility to receive a PhD.

Your tasks

• Development and research on models for simulating new electrolyte systems
• Model parameterization and validation through close collaboration with experimental partners
• Optimization of electrolyte and electrode concepts for high performance lithium-ion batteries
• Collaboration on projects aimed at optimizing, validating, and integrating these approaches into industrial cell concepts
• Presentation of the results at conferences and publication in scientific journals

Your Skills

• Excellent analytical skills demonstrated by a master’s degree in Engineering, Physics or Chemistry
• Profound knowledge of the theory, modeling and simulation of physical and chemical processes
• Great interest in bringing research into real‑world applications
• Good programming skills in Python
• Independent and results-oriented style of working
• Passion for innovative research
• Proficient English language skills

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of employees both personally and professionally. We offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance and we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if qualified.