PhD: Quantitative Battery XCT Analysis for Quality Metrics

KU Leuven; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PhD funded for 4 years

Job summary

KU Leuven invites applications for a PhD position in Manufacturing Metrology within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The project focuses on developing XCT-based quality metrics for battery cells, transforming measurement outputs into reliable, interpretable data to enable in-line quality control.

You will join a supportive team of research scientists, learn advanced data analysis workflows, and contribute to cutting-edge metrology research with real industrial impact.

Qualifications

• Hold a Master's degree in Maths, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or the equivalent.
• Has distinction in Master degree.
• Be knowledgeable in statistical analysis, imaging processing and analysis, and machine learning.
• Experience in X-ray computed tomography or instrument calibration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust data analysis workflow converting XCT outputs into reliable quality metrics.
• Collaborate with researchers to advance battery quality evaluation using XCT.
• Learn new skills, contribute ideas and grow expertise while shaping your career path.
• Represent research progress in team meetings and at conferences.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Imaging processing

Machine learning

X-ray computed tomography

Experiment design

Education

Master's degree in Maths, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

XCT instruments

Job description

KU Leuven invites applications for a PhD position in Manufacturing Metrology within the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The project focuses on developing XCT-based quality metrics for battery cells, transforming measurement outputs into reliable, interpretable data to enable in-line quality control.

You will join a supportive team of research scientists, learn advanced data analysis workflows, and contribute to cutting-edge metrology research with real industrial impact.