Postdoc: Micromechanical Modeling of Solid-State Batteries

Kungliga Tekniska högskolan; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, a leading Swedish technical university, invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position within the Department of Engineering Mechanics. The project focuses on micromechanical modelling and mechanical characterisation of solid-state battery cells, linking interfaces, fractures, and contacts to electrochemical performance.

The role requires a doctoral degree in related fields, strong modelling skills, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Solid Mechanics or related field, with batteries knowledge is preferred.
• Strong computational and numerical modelling skills including FE or multiphysics.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop a micromechanical modelling framework for solid-state battery cells.
• Link mechanical state to electrochemical performance and validate with experimental data.
• Contribute mechanical and structural characterisation of materials and cells.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams within COMPEL initiatives.

Skills

Solid mechanics

Computational modelling

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Solid Mechanics or related

Tools

Python

C++

Fortran

Finite element software

Job description

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, a leading Swedish technical university, invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position within the Department of Engineering Mechanics. The project focuses on micromechanical modelling and mechanical characterisation of solid-state battery cells, linking interfaces, fractures, and contacts to electrochemical performance.

The role requires a doctoral degree in related fields, strong modelling skills, and proficiency in English.