Research Assistant - PhD Position in the Field of Battery Life Simulation (m/f/d)

Supplier: Chair of thermodynamics of mobile energy wall systems and Institute of Thermodynamics The Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Wall Systems (TME) at RWTH Aachen under the direction of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Together with the Chair of Technical Thermodynamics (LTT), Stefan Pischinger is located in the Faculty of Machine Engineering within the Rhine-Westphalian Technical University. At the Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Wall Systems (TME) and its Center for Mobile Propulsion (CMP), all research topics relating to mobile drive systems are processed. The internal combustion engine with synthetic fuels, the fuel cell and the battery-electric drive are in focus, always very closely connected to the further development of intelligent test methods and calibration. With our research and our innovative solutions, we design all forms of sustainable mobility. For further information, please visit: http://www.tme.rwth-aachen.de The RWTH is certified as a family-friendly university. RWTH offers a variety of health, counselling and prevention services (e.g. university sports) as part of a university health management. There is a wide range of training and the possibility of obtaining a job ticket for employees and civil servants.

Construction of electrochemical and thermal battery cell models for simulation Focus on ageing effects and resulting lifetime Balance of life models with measurements Validation and description of cell test sequences and measurement parameters Optimization of existing simulation processes and development of new methods in the field of life Optimization of cell life with regard to operating strategies (e.g. AI-assisted) Cooperation with research partners and internal specialist departments

Complete university studies (master or comparable) of the field of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, energy engineering, physics, etc. Basic knowledge of Li-ion battery cells Ideally first experiences in aging mechanisms of Li-ion batteries Experiences in the field of thermal management simulation of HV batteries Knowledge of the following software advantageous: Matlab/Simulink, GT-Suite, COMSOL Good computer skills (especially MS-Office product family) Good knowledge of English and German (flowing in word and writing) Ability to independent and independent scientific work Creativity, flexibility, team orientation

The employment is in the employment relationship. The place shall be occupied at the next possible time and shall be limited to 1 year. Continuing employment for a total of 4 years is planned. The temporary employment is carried out within the framework of the time-limits of the science-time contract law. It is a full-time job. There is a doctoral opportunity. The grouping depends on the TV-L. The place is rated with EG 13 TV-L. The job description is aimed at all sexes. We want to promote the careers of women at RWTH Aachen University and are therefore looking forward to applicants. Women are preferably taken into account in the case of equal suitability, competence and professional performance, provided You are underrepresented in the organisational unit and, if not in the person of a competitor, outweigh the reasons. Applications for suitable people with difficulty are expressly desired. For the purposes of equal treatment, we ask you to waive an application photo. Information on the collection of personal data pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can be found at https://www.rwth-aachen.de/dsgvo-information-bewerbe