PhD Research Fellow in electrochemistry for lithium-ion batteries

PhD Research Fellow in electrochemistry for lithium-ion batteries
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About the position

A 100% position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science as a Ph.D. research fellow in electrochemistry for lithium-ion batteries, affiliated to the Department of Engineering Sciences , for a period of three years. The position is located, at the present, at campus Grimstad. The starting date is as soon as possible or to be negotiated with the faculty.

The Ph.D. research fellow will become a part of the newly created UiA battery initiative which co-creates a competence hub for lithium-ion battery research and development in close exchange and collaboration with local industry partners in the south of Norway.

Responsibilities

In the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources the storage of energy is a key challenge. Lithium-ion batteries allow the storage of energy in a quasi-reversible electrochemical system. With a profound understanding of the limiting electrochemical processes an optimal control can be implemented in a battery management system and the full benefit of lithium-ion batteries as an energy storage device can be leveraged. Yet key characteristics in lithium-ion batteries, such as electrolyte transport properties, the kinetics of the charge transfer reactions or the diffusivity of lithium in the solid are rarely studied.

The appointed research fellow will apply existing and develop novel characterization techniques for the quantification of limiting electrochemical processes in lithium-ion batteries. Via analysis of simplified electrochemical experiments and accompanying reduced-order modeling efforts the accuracy and thereby predictive power of lithium-ion battery simulations will be improved and thereby maximize the usable energy and power throughout the battery’s lifetime. The research project is complemented by expertise and equipment from local industry partners as well as UiA’s expertise in modelling and information technology.

A detailed description of the Ph.D. project will be developed in collaboration with the candidate and will depend on the candidate’s skills, experiences, and interests.

The candidate will contribute to the development of the growing research activity in electrochemistry and lithium-ion batteries. We are looking for a highly motivated research fellow interested in shaping his/her own project as well as contributing to the future research directions of the battery activities.

Required qualifications

• Master’s Degree in chemical, physical, or material sciences, electrical engineering, mathematics, information technology or related field. This year’s candidates/candidates who will finish their master’s degree in the summer can also apply. 
• Experience in applied and theoretical electrochemistry, batteries, or related field.
• Experience with advanced data analysis techniques using, e.g., Matlab, Python, R or similar.
• Written and spoken English proficiency. International candidates that are not exempt from the English language requirements pursuant to the guidelines of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) must document this through one of the following tests with the stated results or better:
  • TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 600 for the Paperbased Test (PBT), or 92 for the Internet-based Test (iBT)
  • IELTS - International English Language Testing System, with the result of 6.5

A prerequisite for employment is that the candidate is to be admitted to UiA’s PhD programme at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Specialisation in Engineering Sciences, Scientific Field Renewable Energy .

Further provisions relating to the positions as Ph.D. Research Fellows can be found in the Regulations Concerning Terms and Conditions of Employment for the post of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Assistant and Resident .

Desired qualifications

• Experience in experimental (electro-)chemistry.
• (Co-)Authorship of scientific publications / scientific presentations in the field of electrochemistry or lithium-ion batteries.
• Simulation/modelling with Comsol.
• Experience in the development of web-based applets (e.g., Shiny)
• Demonstrated experience with lithium-ion battery modelling frameworks, e.g., DFN model.

Personal qualities

• Scientific curiosity for elucidating the bottlenecks of state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery materials and designs.
• Ability for scientifically rigorous, target-oriented, organized, and independent work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills, inventiveness and a proactive hands-on approach are essential qualifications.
• Applicants are expected to contribute to a safe and inclusive working environment.

Personal qualities and suitability for the position will be emphasised.

We offer

• Professional development in a large, exciting, and socially influential organisation
• A positive, inclusive, and diverse working environment
• Modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers 
• Membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

More about working at UiA .

The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017 Ph.D. Research Fellow, NOK 491 200 gross salary per year. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.

General information

UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position independent of gender, age, cultural background, disability, or an incomplete CV.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply for the position. 

The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology . Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.

Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process .

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right. 

Application

The application and any necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are to be sent electronically. Use the link "Apply for this job".

The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:

• Certificates with grades.
• Master’s thesis (For those who are in the final stage of the master’s education but without a master’s degree yet, the transcripts without the results of thesis can be provided; The evaluation result of the thesis can be provided later).
• References.
• Academic work and R&D projects, as well as a list of these.
• Summary or links to the applicant's scientific publications (if any).
• Project description with a maximum scope of 3 pages, including reference list. The outline should present and discuss possible research questions, theory perspectives, material, a progress plan, and methods within the given framework.
• Any other relevant documentation.

The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.

Application deadline: 28.02.22

Contact

For questions about the position:

• Associate Professor Johannes Landesfeind, tel. +49 16 02 16 77 90, e-mail [email protected]
• Head of Department Paul Ragnar Svennevig, tel. +47 37 23 32 54, e-mail [email protected]

For questions about the application process:

• Higher Executive Officer Lise Askbo Fylkesnes, tel. +47 37 23 31 25, e-mail: [email protected]

University of Agder

The University of Agder has more than 1500 employees and almost 14 000 students. This makes us one of the largest workplaces in Southern Norway. Our staff research, teach and disseminate knowledge from a variety of academic fields. Co-creation of knowledge is our common vision. We offer a broad range of study programmes in many fields. We are situated at two modern campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad respectively.

We are an open and inclusive university marked by a culture of cooperation. The aim of the university is to further develop education and research at a high international level.

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Deadline

28th February 2022

Employer

University of Agder

Municipality

Grimstad

Scope

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Duration

Temporary

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