Postdoctoral Researcher: Battery Modelling & Multiphysics

Unist; Namen; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Namur invites applications for two Postdoctoral Researchers in Battery Modelling and Multiphysics Simulation. The role focuses on building a predictive workflow that links morphology and material properties to battery performance indicators such as capacity, transport properties and cycle degradation.

You will combine modelling, simulation and experimental validation with industrial collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with strong modelling background.
• Experience in electrochemical or battery modelling is essential.
• Ability to develop predictive modelling workflows for battery systems.
• Familiarity with plasma-based materials processing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop a modelling framework linking morphological predictions to battery models.
• Translate insights from Virtual-Coater into input parameters for modelling platforms.
• Conduct numerical and multiphysics simulations with experimental validation.
• Collaborate with industrial partners to transfer technology.

Skills

Electrochemical modelling

Battery systems

Porous-electrode theory

Transport phenomena

Numerical modelling

Multiphysics modelling

Python & C++

Scientific computing

PyBaMM

COMSOL

Education

PhD in electrochemical engineering

PhD in chemical engineering

PhD in materials science

PhD in battery science

Tools

COMSOL

FEniCS

PyBaMM

PyBattMo

Python

C++

MATLAB

Job description

University of Namur invites applications for two Postdoctoral Researchers in Battery Modelling and Multiphysics Simulation. The role focuses on building a predictive workflow that links morphology and material properties to battery performance indicators such as capacity, transport properties and cycle degradation.

You will combine modelling, simulation and experimental validation with industrial collaboration.