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Researcher / PhD Candidate Battery Degradation (m/f/x)

3. November 2026
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Battery4Life · Research & Innovation

Full-time (38.5 hours per week), Graz (on campus of Graz University of Technology)

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 and advance the understanding of lithium-ion battery ageing. The role focuses on investigating degradation mechanisms and developing physics-based models to predict battery ageing and lifetime, supporting extended use in both automotive and second-life applications.

📍 Graz (on campus of Graz University of Technology)
🕒 Full-time (38.5 hours per week)

Job profile

  • Drive scientific advancements in battery safety, ageing mechanisms, and diagnostics.
  • Develop, implement, and validate physics-based degradation models (e.g. SEI growth, lithium plating, active material loss) based on the Pseudo-Two-Dimensional (P2D) model.
  • Develop simulation workflows for parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis.
  • Collaborate with industrial and academic partners with experts in battery safety, manufacturing, automation and sustainability assessment.
  • Publish research findings in scientific journals and present results at international conferences.

Required qualifications

  • Master’s degree in physics, chemistry, electrical/process/mechanical engineering or a related field.
  • Basic knowledge of battery modeling, diagnostics, or equivalent electrical circuits of batteries.
  • Experience in data acquisition, processing, and modeling (e.g., PyBaMM, Python, MATLAB, or similar).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in scientific research.
  • Excellent written and spoken English. German knowledge is an advantage, willingness to learn is expected.

Desired qualifications

  • Strong analytical and structured scientific thinking.
  • Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
  • Motivation to publish high-quality research.
  • Curiosity, initiative, and commitment to advancing battery safety and battery degradation models.
  • Interest in predictive modeling and scalable battery system analysis.

We offer

  • Exciting research opportunities in battery safety, diagnostics, and ageing modeling.
  • Mentorship and support for pursuing a parallel PhD.
  • Opportunities for publications, conference presentations, and international networking.
  • Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
  • Participation in innovative projects with industrial and scientific partners.
  • Full-time gross salary for this position is 4,148 Euro per month (14 times a year)

  • Gender Balance and Diversity are important to us – they enrich our research.

We look forward to receiving your meaningful and complete application (cover letter including motivation, CV, and references) by email to jobs@battery4life.at,reference: „ResearcherBatteryDegradation“.