Postdoc - Power electronics and system modelling for stationary battery storage systems

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research center in Germany is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to develop models for power electronics in stationary battery storage applications. The role requires a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and strong skills in modelling and simulation. Competitive benefits include flexible working conditions and professional development opportunities. Fluency in English is required, and German language skills are a plus.

Leistungen

Comprehensive training courses

30 days of annual leave

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly corporate policy

Qualifikationen

• Strong skills in mathematics for modelling and simulation.
• Good communication skills in spoken and written English.
• Independent, structured, and precise working style.

Aufgaben

• Develop detailed models of power electronics for battery storage.
• Validate models through measurements and testing procedures.
• Document findings and publish results in scientific journals.

Kenntnisse

Modelling and simulation

Matlab/Simulink proficiency

Teamwork

Excellent communication skills

Experience with battery storage systems

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in related field

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Jobbeschreibung

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Organisation/Company Forschungszentrum Jülich Research Field All Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country Germany Application Deadline 30 Aug 2025 - 22:00 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Your Job:

• Develop and refine detailed models of power electronics and their control systems for stationary battery storage applications
  
• Focus on system identification and parameter optimization using experimental data from laboratory setups
  
• Validate models through targeted measurements and structured testing procedures
  
• Analyse loss mechanisms and system efficiencies under various operating conditions
  
• Couple the power electronics model with electrochemical battery models
  
• Support efforts towards hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) integration of the developed models
  
• Collaborate with project partners and contribute to regular coordination meetings
  
• Document findings in internal reports and publish results in high-quality scientific journals

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a strong focus on power electronics and control technology as well as a subsequent PhD in a related field, ideally involving system modelling and/or power electronic systems
  
• Proven experience in modelling and simulation, with strong skills in mathematics
  
• Highly proficient in Matlab/Simulink for system modelling
  
• Experience with (stationary) battery storage systems is required
  
• Prior exposure to HIL systems is a strong advantage
  
• Independent, structured, and precise working style
  
• High level of commitment and eagerness to take responsibility and contribute own ideas
  
• Strong ability to work in a team
  
• Good communication skills in spoken and written English; German is an advantage

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
  
• Extensive company health management
  
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
  
• Flexible working hours in a full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours ( go.fzj.de/near-full-time )
  
• 30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g. between Christmas and New Year)
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere in Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: go.fzj.de/benefits

The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund), pay group 13, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them. All information about the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) can be found on the BMI website: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euro can be found here: go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: go.fzj.de/equality

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.