PhD in the field of safety of lithium-ion cells in cooperation with a university from September 2025

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Number: MER0003N6N The Center for Battery Development is responsible for the development of HV batteries for electric vehicles in Mercedes-Benz AG. This includes the support of suppliers for the development of lithium-ion cells and cell modules of the future. In addition to supplier support, the department is responsible for the safety of lithium-ion cells in electric vehicles across the group. In this context, we work in an interdisciplinary manner with various specialist areas such as functional safety or the battery system in order to jointly shape a sustainable and at the same time secure electromobility of the future. To further develop the current security strategy of lithium-ion cells, our team is looking for an motivated doctoral studentin. In this role, you take an important role in which the following focuses of work await you: Compilation of a detailed literature study on aging mechanisms and their influence on characteristic parameters of the safety of lithium-ion cells Analysis of already carried out safety tests for the development of a well-founded DoE for the determination of essential influencing factors on safety behavior Identification of critical ageing thresholds and procedures with regard to cell safety taking into account relevant operating parameters Planning, implementation and analysis of realistic ageing procedures and subsequent cell safety tests Optimization of universal support points in the aging process for defining standardized reference points for safety tests Adjustment requirement is the support of the doctoral project by a university lecturer. The selection of a corresponding person is the responsibility of the doctoral student.

Very good degree in chemistry or engineering Secure knowledge of German and English in word and writing Safe handling of MS Office Advantageous knowledge of Matlab Very good knowledge of lithium-ion cells Advantageous knowledge in the field of cell and HV battery safety driving licence class B Commitment and team skills Self-employed, structured and scientific work Analytical thinking Additional information: Do you want to make your promotion in cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Group AG? We offer you an international network of experts, research materials, work insights and personal mentors that will assist you as a contact person in addition to your faculty. PhD at a renowned university with the support of Mercedes-Benz Group AG as a non-academic partner – and use the know-how of a globally active group. Please apply exclusively online and mark your application documents as ''relevant for this application' in the online form. You can find information about the setting criteria here. Members of countries outside the European Economic Area may send their residence/work permit. We are particularly pleased to receive applications for disabled people and disabled people. At SBV-Untertuerkheim@mercedes-benz.com you can also contact the site's heavy-handed representative, who will be happy to support you in the further application process. Questions about the application process will be answered by HR Services by e-mail to myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone: 0711/17-99000 (Monday to Friday between 10-12 am and 13-15 pm).

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