A researcher for modeling Li-ion cells and recycling processes

12 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Fondazione Bruno Kessler

Department

Unità People Innovation

Research Field

Engineering » Chemical engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

25 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Rome)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

38

Offer Starting Date

1 Apr 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

FBK is a private research institution based in Trento (Italy) and operating in different scientific fields and disciplines. As such, it has the role of keeping the Autonomous Province of Trento within the mainstream of international research. FBK is made up of seven research centres, whose activities and production are available at http://www.fbk.eu/research-centers .

 

Workplace

The Centre on Sustainable Energy (SE) supports the development of devices and methods for generation, storage, and distribution of energy solutions at low environmental impact. This will be done in the perspective of energy sustainability, of systems and solutions that respect the environment and the quality of life, of solutions with a lower impact on health and on environmental pollution levels. The ground for the Centre on “Sustainable Energy” is based on the Decarbonization targets, which will demand for more flexibility of the energy system, through new gas and power grids and using energy vectors and storage solutions, as enablers for the wide penetration of renewables.

FBK actively seeks diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is also committed in promoting gender equality.  
 

 

Job Description

The position offered concerns mainly the development and validation of models for Li-ion cells and material recycling processes. The candidate will provide support to the Battery and Electrification Technologies (BET) unit in both European and national projects related to Li-ion batteries and redox flow batteries.  This position is offered in the frame of the FREE4LIB Horizon Europe project. The candidate will also contribute to the European Battery Innovation IPCEI project (https://www.ipcei-batteries.eu ) aiming at the development of next-generation battery technologies.

 

The activities of the successful candidate will focus on:

• development and validation of physics-based Li-ion cells models for different chemistries;
• development and validation of models (mainly physics-based or hybrid) for the different chemical processes involved in Li-ion battery recycling (e.g., black mass production, leaching, precipitation, liquid-liquid extraction);
• supporting the development of redox flow batteries multiphysics models (at cell or stack level);
• supporting cell testing that will provide inputs for the models.

 

The ideal candidate should have:

• PhD Degree or 3 years of research experience in fields related to this call;
• MSc in Chemical Engineering is preferred, Energy Engineering, Chemistry, or other relevant degrees are also considered;
• Solid know-how on electrochemistry and batteries;
• Solid know-how on computational methods (e.g., FVM, FEM);
• Know-how on chemical process modeling;
• Skills in programming (C++, python or Julia) and some experience in the development of applications or libraries for modelling physical systems;
• Experience in Li-ion cells modelling (e.g., SPM, DFN), preferably using opensource or custom-developed software;
• Experience with computational tools for multiphysics analyses (e.g., OpenFOAM, Ansys Fluent);
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, with a strong commitment to achieve assigned objectives;
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks/projects at one time;
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English;
• Skills in problem solving;
• Good communication and relational skills;
• Self-motivation and result orientation;
• Ability to write technical reports and scientific papers.

 

Furthermore the following elements will be positively evaluated:

• Experience on modelling redox flow cells;
• Experience with Modelica-based simulators (e.g., OpenModelica, Dymola, Modelon Impact) and/or chemical process simulators;
• Experience in data-driven modelling approaches;

 

Employment

Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract 

Gross annual salary: about € 41.400

Working hours: full time (38 hours per week)

Start date: April 2024 

Duration: 2 years (with the possibility to extend the contract depending on funding)

Workplace: Povo - Rovereto 

Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal car park, welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation, social security (SANIFONDS), family-work balance, free training courses, support on bank account opening, discount on public transport, sport, language course fees. More info at  https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/   

 

Application

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by completing the online form (https://jobs.fbk.eu/ ). Please make sure that your application contains the following attachments (in pdf format):

• Detailed CV including a list of scientific publications;
• Cover Letter (explaining your motivation for this specific position)
• At least 2 professional references (e-mails and/or phone numbers)

 

Application deadline: March 25, 2024

 

Please read our Regulations on the recruitment and selection of fixed-term personnel (effective from October 15, 2018) before completing your application.

For further information, please contact the Human Resources Services at [email protected] .

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Chemical engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Fondazione Bruno Kessler

Country

Italy

State/Province

Trentino Alto-Adige

City

Trento

Postal Code

38123

Street

Via Sommarive 18

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.fbk.eu/Annunci/Offerte_di_lavoro_A_researcher_for_modeling_Li_ion_…

Contact

State/Province

Trentino Alto-Adige

City

Trento

Website

http://www.fbk.eu/

Street

Via Sommarive 18

Postal Code

38123

STATUS: EXPIRED