Laser Welding Quality and Scale-Up and Laser Structuring/Cutting of Li-Metal Foil

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, Dipartimento di Ingegneria Industriale, invites applications for a research position focused on developing and optimizing laser processes for advanced battery manufacturing. The work includes experimental investigations, morphological and mechanical characterization, and model development for laser structuring to improve production efficiency and scalability.

The project aims to validate processes for industrial deployment, addressing quality,

Job description

ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - - DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA INDUSTRIALE

Organisation/Company ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - - DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA INDUSTRIALE Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 6 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable 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

The research will focus on developing and optimizing laser processes for advanced battery manufacturing, including welding of battery cell connections and cutting and structuring of lithium metal foils. Activities will include experimental investigations, morphological and mechanical characterization, and identification of process windows, addressing quality, stability and scalability. For laser structuring, a predictive model will be developed to determine the optimal shape and spatial distribution of surface structures as coating characteristics vary. The processes and model will be experimentally validated, assessing their suitability for industrial implementation and their contribution to reliable and scalable manufacturing of next-generation batteries with improved production efficiency.

• Italy

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Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNA - - DIPARTIMENTO DI INGEGNERIA INDUSTRIALE Country Italy