Postdoc in Multi-scale and Multi-physics Battery Modelling, performance of novel battery technologies, lithium and sodium-ion batteries
The Sections for Autonomous Materials Discovery and Atomic Scale Materials Modelling at DTU Energy, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), are looking for an outstanding candidate for a 2-year postdoc position in multi-scale multi-physics modelling of new battery materials, interfaces, and cells. The position is part of the Department’s focus on batteries and the Sections core activities on the accelerated discovery of battery materials and interfaces in the context of the European project BIG-MAP (Battery Interface Genome – Materials Acceleration Platform) under the large-scale and long-term European research initiative Battery 2030+, which seeks to reinvent the way we invent batteries using AI, and the Sustainable and Safe anode-free Na battery (SuSaNa) project funded by the M-ERA Net program.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The successful candidate should be able to develop multi-scale and/or multi-physics models, preferably coupled to machine learning approaches, to describe the performance of novel battery technologies, in particular, lithium- and sodium-ion batteries using organic and polymerized electrolytes. The models will be based on a continuum Newman-type model for simulating the entire battery, e.g., the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI), and should be able to describe the battery at various conditions, e.g., cycling rates and temperatures. The model will rely on input parameters derived from experiments, machine learning, and multi-scale/ab initio simulations. The developed multi-scale/multi-physics model will help design the battery components, including dimensions of electrodes, cathode design, and stack architecture.
The candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent degree in physics, chemistry, or materials science. Candidates must have a strong background in computational chemistry/materials science and are expected to have performed original scientific research within mesoscopic and cell-level simulations of batteries, for example:
- We are implementing and using Newman’s-like models (e.g., the single-particle model or the pseudo-two-dimensional model) in Matlab, Python, or Comsol.
Moreover, the successful candidate:
- is innovative and able to work both independently and in cross-disciplinary teams
- has good communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
- is able to work independently and take responsibility for progress and quality of projects.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Professor, Head of Section, Tejs Vegge, and Professor, Head of Section, Professor Juan Maria Garcia Lastra.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation, and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of appointment is two years, starting September 1st 2022 or shortly thereafter.
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Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Juan Maria Garcia Lastra at jmgla@dtu.dk or Professor Tejs Vegge teve@dtu.dk.
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Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 10 June 2022 (Danish time).
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link “Apply online”, fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Diploma (MSc/PhD)
- List of publications
- At least one reference
Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
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