R2: PostDoc Researcher in the field of BMS design and Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA; España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA’s Power Systems Group invites applications for a PostDoc researcher to work on the MISTRAL project under Horizon Europe, developing advanced battery models.

The role includes experimental validation using Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop and real-time simulation, testing kilowatt-hour level batteries, and performing lab testing activities. This is a full-time R2 position with salary according to IREC policies.

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Control or similar.
• Hands-on experience with fuel cell and battery operation.
• Experience in battery modeling, SoX estimators and PHiL frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel modelling methodologies and validate them experimentally using Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop.
• Conduct lab testing with real-time simulation on kWh-level batteries.

Skills

Battery systems

PHiL experience

Fuel cell experience

Battery modeling

SoX estimators

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

PHiL frameworks

Job description

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA

Organisation/Company FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA Research Field Other Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 13 Nov 2026 - 10:14 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Power Systems Group announces the opening of a position as PostDoc researcher to work on the MISTRAL project under the HORIZON EUROPE programme, in the field of innovative state-of-the-art models and estimators for battery systems. The tasks to be carried out will include development of novel modelling methodologies and associated laboratory experimental validation using Power-Hardware-in-the-Loop and real-time simulation, testing of kWh level batteries. The position includes lab testing activities.

• Curriculum Vitae, specifying the completed degree and any relevant professional experience.


• University Grades

Offer of job position:

We offer a full-time R2 position on the frame ofMISTRAL European project.

Salaries will be paid in accordance with the IREC’s salary policy, depending on the candidate’s qualification and professional experience.

Requirements

Research Field Engineering Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Control or similar.


• Hands on experience on fuel cell and battery operation


• Experience in battery modeling, SoX estimators and PHiL frameworks