Postdoc in Battery Safety & Thermal Modeling

Karlstad University

Thuwal

On-site

SAR 240,000 - 360,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Free on-campus housing

22 days annual vacation

Additional benefits

Job summary

KAUST invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on battery safety, thermal management, and computational modeling. The role integrates experimental characterization with multiscale simulation to understand failure mechanisms and improve safety at cell, module, and pack levels.

Applicants with strong backgrounds in experimental battery safety or battery-focused simulation are encouraged to apply; the group collaborates across disciplines and funds cutting-edge energy research.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in materials science, chemical/mechanical engineering, electrochemistry or related field.
Hands-on battery safety characterization experience (ARC/DSC/nail penetration/overcharge).
Experience with multiphysics modelling and battery-focused simulation.
Strong coding skills for data analysis and model development.
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Excellent communication in interdisciplinary research.

Responsibilities

Design and conduct experiments to assess thermal stability and safety of lithium-ion batteries.
Develop and validate electrochemical-thermal-mechanical models for battery behavior and safety.
Analyze failure mechanisms and connect cell- to pack-level safety performance.
Create model-based and data-driven battery management frameworks.
Investigate thermal management, fire suppression, and mitigation strategies.
Prepare reports, manuscripts, and presentations; mentor students when needed.