PhD Student Battery Development Adhesives (f/m/d)

Volkswagen Algérie; Braunschweig; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive company in Braunschweig is seeking a doctoral candidate for a role focused on Battery Cell & System development. This role involves analyzing adhesive bonding processes in battery systems and optimizing production methods. Candidates must possess a relevant university degree and demonstrate structured problem-solving abilities. Fluency in German and English (B2 level) is required, alongside strong teamwork and communication skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative battery technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifikationen

• Successfully completed university degree in a relevant field qualifying for a doctorate.
• Basic understanding of measurement technology and data analysis.
• Knowledge of material testing and mechanical strength analysis.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluent in German and English (B2 level).

Aufgaben

• Analyze surface textures and their influence on adhesive bonding.
• Conduct test series to vary adhesive gap thicknesses.
• Examine interfaces using spectral analyses and microscopic methods.
• Assess strength under various adhesive and substrate combinations.
• Contribute to strategies for cost-efficient production.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

University degree in materials science, chemistry, or mechanical engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Work environment

Do you want to help shape the mobility of the future? Are you particularly fascinated by the centerpiece of electrification – the battery system? Are innovation and continuous development what drive you? Then you are in exactly the right place in our Battery Cell & System business unit! We combine the Group’s expertise for the development and production of battery cells and battery systems. In our battery system development, we manage global development activities for existing and new HV battery systems. Our department focuses on innovative joining technologies that are essential for modern vehicle production. We research and develop solutions to optimize the material-bonded connection of metallic substrates using adhesives, thereby creating the foundation for safe and efficient manufacturing processes. As a team, we work with a strong focus on the future and foresight in a highly agile environment.

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Analyzing surface textures and their influence on the adhesive bonding of metallic substrates
• Conducting test series to vary adhesive gap thicknesses and surface roughness
• Examining interfaces using spectral analyses and microscopic methods
• Assessing strength and fracture patterns under various adhesive and substrate combinations
• Contributing to the development of strategies for reproducible and cost-efficient series production

The final doctoral topic is defined together with the professor. The prerequisite for the cooperation is the confirmation of supervision as well as a confirmed delimitation of topics by the professor of a university or research institution entitled to confer a doctorate.

Qualification Requirements

• Successfully completed university degree (good to very good) qualifying for a doctorate in the field of materials science, chemistry, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline
• Basic understanding of measurement technology, data analysis, and interpretation
• Knowledge of material testing and mechanical strength analysis
• Analytical and structured thinking
• Independent and goal-oriented working style
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• German and English language level B2

Keywords

Battery Development, Adhesive Bonding Specialist, Joining Processes