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Battery4Life · Leadership & Strategy

Area Manager (m/f/x)

Lead one of our Battery4Life Research Areas and drive cutting-edge innovation in predicting and optimizing energy storage systems.

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 searching for a visionary, technically and scientifically skilled Area Manager to lead one of our Battery4Life Research Areas. This key position involves cutting-edge research in predicting and optimizing the behavior of energy storage systems. As an Area Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic development of the area, managing a high-performing team, and fostering innovation through advanced simulation and characterization methods.

📍 Graz · Campus TU Graz
🕒 Full-time (38.5 h/week)
💶 Competitive management salary
🎓 Strategic leadership role

Job Profile

  • Strategic Leadership: Define the vision, set clear objectives, and drive the strategic and thematic expansion of the Area.
  • Team Management: Lead, motivate, and organize a dedicated team, taking full responsibility for decision-making and operational excellence.
  • Project & Financial Management: Oversee project coordination, management, and controlling, including financial planning and resource allocation.
  • Acquisition & Networking: Drive project acquisition within both industry and public funding sectors, while actively expanding our partner network and establishing new collaborations.
  • Technical Excellence: Lead the development of advanced simulation models and innovative battery characterization methods.

Your Profile

Technical Competencies (Hard Skills)
  • Education & Experience: A strong background in scientific research with a proven reputation and relevant experience in energy storage (MSc in technical science or higher).
  • Battery Technology: Deep expertise in battery technologies, from cell components to full battery systems, including behavior under both normal and abuse conditions.
  • Simulation Expertise: Extensive experience in virtual multi-physics simulation (e.g., FEM, CFD).
  • Modeling & AI: Proficiency in developing advanced simulation models; knowledge of Reduced Order Modeling and AI methods is a distinct advantage.
  • Business Acumen: Solid knowledge of financial management, controlling, and professional project management.
Personal & Social Competencies (Soft Skills)
  • Strong communication skills with a focus on teamwork and cooperation.
  • A proactive approach to independent problem-solving.
  • Intercultural competence, enabling effective collaboration in diverse environments.
Leadership Skills
  • A strategic mindset with the ability to set and achieve long-term goals.
  • Proven ability to motivate teams and take ownership of critical decisions.

We Offer

  • The opportunity to shape and expand a strategically important field of battery research.
  • Leading innovative projects with close collaboration with leading academic and industrial partners.
  • Opportunities for publications, conference presentations, and international networking.
  • Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
  • A supportive and innovative working atmosphere.
  • Excellent conditions for scientific and professional development.
  • Competitive salary for this management position.
  • Gender Balance and Diversity are important to us – they enrich our research.

Please send your meaningful and complete application (cover letter including motivation, CV, and references) by email to jobs@battery4life.at, reference: "AreaManager".