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Battery4Life · Research & Innovation

Researcher / PhD Candidate – Battery Safety & Diagnostics (m/f/x)

Help us make lithium-ion batteries safer, smarter and longer-lasting by combining experiments, modeling and data-driven diagnostics.

Battery4Life is a newly founded research company at Graz University of Technology and, as a COMET Center, cooperates with industry and academia in the field of battery technology innovation. The goal is to make batteries more efficient and sustainable. Safe operation is a clear focus to achieve the longest possible service life, both in the vehicle and through subsequent use. We are looking for a motivated researcher to join our team in the field of lithium-ion battery safety and diagnostics. The role focuses on modeling, data analysis, and predictive approaches to evaluate safety-relevant conditions in single cells and battery packs.

📍 Graz · Campus TU Graz
🕒 Full-time (38.5 h/week)
💶 4,080 € gross / month (14x)
🎓 PhD possible in parallel

Job Profile

  • Conduct literature research on battery safety, degradation and diagnostic methods.
  • Develop and validate electrical models of lithium-ion batteries.
  • Build data-driven models to predict safety-critical states.
  • Collaborate with industrial and academic partners.
  • Publish results and present at international conferences.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in engineering, physics, chemistry or related field.
  • Knowledge of battery modeling or diagnostics.
  • Experience with data analysis (Python, MATLAB).
  • Excellent English skills (German is a plus).

Desired Skills

  • Structured scientific and analytical thinking.
  • Ability to work independently and in teams.
  • Motivation for scientific publications.
  • Interest in predictive modeling and battery research.

We Offer

  • Cutting-edge research on battery safety and diagnostics.
  • Support and supervision for your PhD.
  • Opportunities for publications and conferences.
  • A flexible, collaborative environment.
  • Salary: 4,080 € gross per month (14x).