PhD student in flexible model for cell design and material composition
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
2025-06-11
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Reference number: 20250273
Application deadline: August 10, 2025
Project overview
This 5-year PhD project aims to develop a flexible and general model that enables comparison between different lithium-ion battery cell chemistries, formats, and design alternatives. The model can be used to support lifecycle assessment studies and to guide the selection of cells for various applications.
Key tasks include:
• Developing the model using open-source Python software
• Planning and conducting experiments
• Analysing teardown reports and experimental data
• Validating and improving the model
• Publishing results in scientific journals and presenting at conferences
You will receive support from both academic supervisors and industrial partners throughout the project. Approximately 20% of your time will be allocated to departmental duties, including teaching and lab assistance.
Discover more
Find more general information about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.
About the research environment
The Division of Electric Power Engineering
The division conducts research across a wide range of topics in electric power technology, including electrified vehicles, renewable energy, power systems, and energy storage. Our work is grounded in solid theoretical foundations and verified through extensive experimental studies, both in labs and in real-world environments.
We are a team of 60 members, including 20 senior researchers, working in a dynamic and international atmosphere. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
The Department of Electrical Engineering
The division is part of the Department of Electrical Engineering, which also includes research in communication systems, biomedical engineering, and control systems. The department employs about 200 staff from more than 20 countries and runs about 100 courses, including several master's programmes.
Learn more at:
www.chalmers.se/en/departments/e2Qualifications
To qualify, you must:
• Hold a Master's degree (or equivalent, 240 ECTS) in Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electric Power Engineering, or Material Science
• Be highly motivated and able to work independently and in interdisciplinary settings
• Have experience or interest in battery technology and programming in Python
• Be proficient in English (spoken and written)
• Be willing to learn Swedish within two years if not already proficient (courses are offered at Chalmers).
Contract terms
• Full-time temporary employment
• Duration: 5 years (including up to 20% departmental duties)
What we offer
• The PhD position is fully funded from start
• As a PhD student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
• A starting salary of 34,550 SEK per month (valid from May 25, 2025).
Application procedure
Please submit your application in English and include the following documents. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB.
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Statement of purpose (max. 1 page): Describe your motivation for pursuing a PhD, your academic interests, how they connect to your previous studies, and your future career goals.
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Curriculum vitae (CV): Include relevant academic, professional, and other experiences or skills.
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Degree certificates and transcripts: Provide copies of your degree certificates and official transcripts from all university-level studies. Documents must be in English or accompanied by an English translation.
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Publications or technical reports: You may attach up to two representative documents (maximum 10 pages each). For longer works such as theses, include an abstract and a link to the full document.
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References: Include letters of recommendation or the contact details of two reference persons.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.
For questions, please contact:
Evelina Wikner, Assistant Professor, Division of Electric Power Engineering
evelina.wikner@chalmers.se , phone +46 31 772 2139
• ** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***
Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez - forward.
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