Postdoc in Model and Algorithm Development for Advanced Battery Management
Chalmers Tekniska Högskola AB / Högskolejobb / Göteborg
2025-06-25
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Project description
Lithium-ion batteries are critical for electrified transportation and smart grid applications-two key components in the transition to a sustainable energy system. However, several technical challenges remain, including thermal risks, ageing, low utilization, and slow charging.
The overall aim of this project is to address these challenges by:
• Developing new data-driven and physics-based models of battery behaviour.
• Designing advanced BMS algorithms for real-time monitoring and control.
• Creating generalizable tools for various battery types, geometries, and chemistries.
The scope of methods and applications will be tailored in collaboration with the selected candidate. The work will be supported by our extensive battery testing facilities, including equipment for commercial cells, half- and three-electrode measurements, and advanced materials analysis.
About the research group
The Automatic Control group consists of approximately 35 researchers within the Division of Systems and Control, which has around 100 employees and is part of the Department of Electrical Engineering. Our research aims to enable a sustainable future, with projects focusing on energy efficiency through advanced control methods. We work in close collaboration with industry, research institutes, and other academic groups, often in interdisciplinary constellations.
Within the group, the Battery Management System (BMS) team is a national leader in battery research. Our work focuses on modelling, estimation, and control of lithium-ion batteries. The team has received multiple recognitions, including the Volvo Car Technology Award, placement on IVA's 100 List, and best paper awards from IEEE VTS and PELS. We have published over 50 high-impact journal papers and hold several patents. Our international team values openness and collaboration.
Major responsibilities
Your major responsibilities will be to:
• Conduct research at a high international level within the project scope.
• Publish results in highly ranked journals and present at international conferences.
• Participate in group activities and research discussions.
• Supervise MSc and PhD students (co-supervision).
• Contribute to writing research proposals in the field.
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a PhD degree in automatic control, computational materials science, computer science, or a related field, awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline*.
Background in physics-based battery modelling and/or machine learning is considered a strong merit.
The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English.
• The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree. Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service.
Position details
• The position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.
• Funded by the Swedish Research Council and embedded in a well-established battery research environment.
• Competitive monthly salary with full social benefits.
• Potential to apply for a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship, where our group has an excellent success rate.
• Opportunities to collaborate with industrial partners such as Volvo Cars and ABB.
What we offer
Chalmers provides a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.
How to apply
The application should be written in English and be attached as PDF files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files.
1. CV
Name the document as: CV, [Your Surname]. Include the following:
• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications.
• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience.
2. Personal Letter
Name the document as: Personal Letter, [Your Surname]. Limit the letter to 1-3 pages and include:
• A brief introduction about yourself.
• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes.
• An outline of your future goals and research focus.
Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered.
Application deadline: 31 July, 2025
For questions, please contact:
Prof. Changfu Zou, Automatic Control, Department of Electrical Engineering
changfu.zou@chalmers.se, +46 (0)31 772 339
• ** 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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