{"id":12109,"date":"2026-11-03T17:53:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T15:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/battery4life.at\/career-and-jobs\/researcher-phd-candidate-battery-degradation-m-f-x\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T18:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T16:18:21","slug":"researcher-phd-candidate-battery-degradation-m-f-x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/battery4life.at\/de\/career-and-jobs\/researcher-phd-candidate-battery-degradation-m-f-x\/","title":{"rendered":"Researcher \/ PhD Candidate Battery Degradation (m\/f\/x)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"margin:0 auto;padding:0px;font-family:system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;line-height:1.5;color:#1f2933;\">\n\n  <!-- KOPF -->\n  <div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-bottom:18px;\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/battery4life.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cropped-Icon-Farbe-1.png\"\n      alt=\"Battery4Life Logo\"\n      style=\"width:60px;height:60px;border-radius:12px;object-fit:contain;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(15,23,42,0.1);padding:6px;background:white;border:1px solid #e5e9f0;\" \/>\n\n    <div style=\"flex:1 1 200px;min-width:0;\">\n      <div style=\"font-size:0.8rem;letter-spacing:0.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#0b7285;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\">\n        Battery4Life &#183; Research &amp; Innovation\n      <\/div>\n      <p style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95rem;color:#52606d;\">\n        Full-time (38.5 hours per week), Graz (on campus of Graz University of Technology)\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- EINLEITUNG -->\n  <div style=\"border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #d0e2f2;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(15,23,42,0.12);background:#ffffff;margin-bottom:28px;\">\n    <div style=\"height:5px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0b7285,#1b9aaa,#66bb6a);\"><\/div>\n\n    <div style=\"padding:18px 20px 14px 20px;\">\n      <p style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:0.98rem;\">\n        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.\n      <\/p>\n\n      <div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:6px;font-size:0.9rem;color:#364152;\">\n        <div style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:#e0f4f4;\">\n          &#128205; Graz (on campus of Graz University of Technology)\n        <\/div>\n        <div style=\"padding:6px 10px;border-radius:999px;background:#e3f2fd;\">\n          &#128338; Full-time (38.5 hours per week)\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:20px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);border:1px solid #e5e9f0;\">\n    <h2 style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:1.05rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.03em;color:#0b7285;\">Job profile<\/h2>\n    <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;\">\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Drive scientific advancements in battery safety, ageing mechanisms, and diagnostics.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">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.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Develop simulation workflows for parameter estimation and sensitivity analysis.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Collaborate with industrial and academic partners with experts in battery safety, manufacturing, automation and sustainability assessment.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Publish research findings in scientific journals and present results at international conferences.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:20px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);border:1px solid #e5e9f0;\">\n    <h2 style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:1.05rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.03em;color:#0b7285;\">Required qualifications<\/h2>\n    <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;\">\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Master&#8217;s degree in physics, chemistry, electrical\/process\/mechanical engineering or a related field.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Basic knowledge of battery modeling, diagnostics, or equivalent electrical circuits of batteries.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Experience in data acquisition, processing, and modeling (e.g., PyBaMM, Python, MATLAB, or similar).<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in scientific research.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Excellent written and spoken English. German knowledge is an advantage, willingness to learn is expected.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:20px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);border:1px solid #e5e9f0;\">\n    <h2 style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:1.05rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.03em;color:#0b7285;\">Desired qualifications<\/h2>\n    <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;\">\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Strong analytical and structured scientific thinking.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Motivation to publish high-quality research.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Curiosity, initiative, and commitment to advancing battery safety and battery degradation models.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Interest in predictive modeling and scalable battery system analysis.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:20px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);border:1px solid #e5e9f0;\">\n    <h2 style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:1.05rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.03em;color:#0b7285;\">We offer<\/h2>\n    <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;\">\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Exciting research opportunities in battery safety, diagnostics, and ageing modeling.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Mentorship and support for pursuing a parallel PhD.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Opportunities for publications, conference presentations, and international networking.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Participation in innovative projects with industrial and scientific partners.<\/li>\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Full-time gross salary for this position is 4,148 Euro per month (14 times a year)<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;margin-bottom:20px;box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);border:1px solid #e5e9f0;\">\n    <h2 style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:8px;font-size:1.05rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.03em;color:#0b7285;\"><\/h2>\n    <ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:18px;\">\n      <li style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\">Gender Balance and Diversity are important to us &#8211; they enrich our research.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- BEWERBUNG -->\n  <p style=\"text-align:center; font-size:16px;color:gray;margin:0;\">\n    <i>We look forward to receiving your meaningful and complete application (cover letter including motivation, CV, and references) by email to  <b>jobs@battery4life.at<\/b>,reference:  <b>&#8222;ResearcherBatteryDegradation&#8220;<\/b>.<\/i>\n  <\/p>\n\n  <!-- BUTTONS -->\n  <div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:20px;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/battery4life.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Job-Offer_Researcher_Battery4Life_Researcher_BatteryDegradation.pdf\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 22px;border-radius:999px;background:lightcoral;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:0.03em;white-space:nowrap;margin:0;\">PDF<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/battery4life.at\/careers\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 22px;border-radius:999px;background:#1b9aaa;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:0.03em;white-space:nowrap;margin:0;\">Careers<\/a> <a href=\"mailto:jobs@battery4life.at?subject=ResearcherBatteryDegradation\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 22px;border-radius:999px;background:#0b7285;color:#ffffff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.2;letter-spacing:0.03em;white-space:nowrap;margin:0;\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Battery4Life &#183; Research &amp; 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. 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