Postdoctoral Fellow - Multiphysics Battery Simulations

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join a multiphysics simulations project focusing on computational modeling of battery materials. You will develop and perform finite element-based simulations and collaborate with experimentalists to validate models and advance understanding of material responses.

The role offers an opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary team, contribute to cutting-edge battery research, and publish findings with exposure to high-performance

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Mechanics, Computational Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with finite element modeling and multiphysics simulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform finite element-based simulations, particularly facture simulations, to investigate the failure and damage of battery electrodes. Collaboration with experimental researchers to validate models.

Skills

finite element modeling

multiphysics simulations

computational programming

interdisciplinary collaboration

oral and written communications

Education

Ph.D. in Mechanics, Computational Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field

Tools

COMSOL Multiphysics

Abaqus

ANSYS

Job description

The University of Michigan is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join a multiphysics simulations project focusing on computational modeling of battery materials. You will develop and perform finite element-based simulations and collaborate with experimentalists to validate models and advance understanding of material responses.

The role offers an opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary team, contribute to cutting-edge battery research, and publish findings with exposure to high-performance