The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 24,000 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future at Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening starting 01/02/2024 for a:

Projectassistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D.) Finite-Elemente-Modellierung and AI in Batteries for a Full-time, two-year position at the Department of Molecular and Membrane Biophysics

Job Reference Number: 32010-2023-000554

We're on the lookout for a dynamic PostDoc to collaborate with us on a cutting-edge applied science project!

Our project focuses on predicting the health and optimizing the operational conditions of lithium-ion batteries, emerging battery technologies, and other energy materials. We're at the intersection of analytical and numerical models, leveraging experimental data from various characterization techniques. As a PostDoc, your key responsibility will be developing finite element models for battery electrodes, tailor-made to specific chemistries and measurement results provided by our dedicated team and project partners. To expedite and streamline parameter estimation, we're incorporating machine learning techniques. You'll play a crucial role in adopting these approaches, ensuring quick and efficient progress. Our ultimate goal? To publish groundbreaking results in highly esteemed scientific journals and implement findings directly with our industrial partners. As a PostDoc on this project, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with experts from universities, research institutes, and both small and large industrial companies. The collaboration with Keysight Technologies, a leading electronics technology provider, offers a unique chance to gain insights into industrial R&D.

Job Duties:

• Development of Finite Element Models: Create sophisticated finite element models of batteries using Comsol, with a focus on multiphysics coupling.
• Machine Learning Approaches: Innovate and implement machine learning approaches to enhance the development of models for complex systems, ensuring efficiency and accuracy
• Reporting and Collaboration: Provide detailed reports on the systematic work conducted throughout the project for scientific publications and collaborative efforts with project partners.

Your Qualifications:

• Essential Background: Solid experience in finite element modeling using Comsol or similar software.
• Field Expertise: Strong background in at least two of the following fields: electrochemistry, material science, energy materials, nanotechnology.
• Machine Learning/AI: Some background in machine learning or artificial intelligence
• Interdisciplinary Interest:Interest in other relevant fields is a definite plus
• Problem-Solving Attitude:- Curiosity and a proactive approach to solving new problems independently while collaborating effectively with the team
• Team Player: - Thrive in a small team environment within an international setting. Strong communication skills, both internally and externally, are crucial.
• Creative Thinking and Initiative: - Emphasis on creative thinking, motivation, initiative to work independently, and personal suitability for scientific thinking.
• Clear Communication: - Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with key project partners.
• Very good spoken and written technical English, General English level B2; German language skills not required

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 4,351.90 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
• Stable employer
• Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
• Attractive continual educational opportunities
• State-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Dynamic research environment
• Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• …and much more

Application Deadline: 12/27/2023.

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

How to Apply:

Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation via our online portal karriere.jku.at/application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Priv.-Doz. Dipl.-Phys. Dr. Georg Gramse MSc, P +43 732 2468 7649,

E-mail: georg.gramse@jku.at.