PhD student in innovative deposition technology for solid-state batteries (all genders)

PowerCo; Salzgitter; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join PowerCo in Salzgitter for an exciting industrial doctorate program in battery cell production. Collaborate with the University of Bayreuth while working on innovative projects in mechanical engineering and process engineering. Enjoy a flexible workweek and interdisciplinary opportunities.

Leistungen

Flexible Working Hours

Interdisciplinary Qualification Opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Good to very good academic degree qualifying for a doctorate.
• Proven focus on fluid mechanics during studies.

Aufgaben

• Develop innovative deposition process for solid-state batteries.
• Coordinate an academic partner network for material characterization.
• Manage external partners in development projects.

Kenntnisse

Fluid Mechanics

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering

Doctorate in Process Engineering

Doctorate in Physics

Jobbeschreibung

PowerCo SE with whom you will CELLebrate

The mission has started. We proudly announce that in our Battery Valley, we are starting our own battery cell production and ramping up our worldwide headquarters for global cell manufacturing. The tasks and requirements of the Product Management are varied. The unit is responsible for all activities relating to the development and industrialization of battery cells. Responsibilities include preparing technology roadmaps, portfolio planning, volume and cycle plan planning, and holistic program management for global battery projects.

How you will CELLebrate

1. Develop an innovative deposition process for solid-state batteries.
2. Conduct practical laboratory work on test benches at the university.
3. Modify and convert test benches.
4. Coordinate an academic partner network in Germany for material and component characterization.
5. Manage external partners in the development project (mechanical engineering, simulation, etc.).
6. Assume technical responsibility to ensure individual project goals.
7. Evaluate and prepare technical decision templates.

The final doctoral topic will be defined jointly with the professor (m/f/d). The cooperation requires confirmation of supervision and a clear definition of topics by the university or research institution entitled to award doctorates. The doctorate will be conducted in cooperation with the University of Bayreuth.

What you need for our CELLebration

• A good to very good academic degree qualifying for a doctorate in mechanical engineering, process engineering, physics, or a related technical/scientific field.
• Proven focus on fluid mechanics during your studies.
• Basic knowledge of materials science or batteries is advantageous.
• Enjoyment of technical and laboratory work.
• High level of teamwork and initiative.
• Strong communication and cooperation skills with business partners.
• Fluency in English.

What else can you bring

• Hands-on mentality.
• High flexibility.
• Willingness to travel and commute weekly or biweekly between Salzgitter/Braunschweig and the university.

What to look forward to

• A three-year doctoral program where students work on internal tasks at PowerCo alongside their doctorate.
• It is an industrial doctorate.
• 35-hour workweek with flexible working hours.
• Interdisciplinary qualification opportunities.