PhD candidate aging of alternative cathode materials for LIBs (f/m/x)

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PHD AT THE BMW GROUP.

Bridging the gap between your doctoral studies and the kind of career challenge you’re looking for isn’t always easy. That’s why our ProMotion PhD programme gives you the opportunity to apply your passion and scientific expertise to very real challenges that could shape the future of mobility. If selected, you’ll have the chance to really develop your own future career path with us through your practice-related thesis, promote your chosen specialty from within – and position yourself to secure the career you’ve always wanted.

We, the BMW Group, offer you an interesting and varied working student occupation in the area of aging of alternative cathode materials for LIBs. We are an interdisciplinary team of experts, working on the analysis of Li-ion batteries and their components, supporting their development for the automotive industry, and in this project, we will investigate alternative cost-efficient cathodes for commercial Li-ion batteries. The focus is to understand the degradation mechanisms of the selected materials upon varying test protocols in different cell setups and find the ideal working conditions to obtain long-life and safe batteries. 

What awaits you?

• Active supervision and promotion of your scientific development towards a doctoral degree.
• Laboratory project focused on cell preparation, starting from electrodes to final cell assembly.
• Setup and development of electrochemical tests.
• In-depth characterization of electrodes and cell aging products through a wide range of analytical techniques.
• Data collection, analysis, and final interpretation of the data. Publication of the obtained data via scientific manuscripts and presentations in national/international conferences.
• Developing analytical methods for operando and postmortem lithium-ion battery aging investigation.
• Excellent opportunity to transfer scientific knowledge into an industry setting.

What should you bring along? 

• Master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in laboratory work as well as strong knowledge of electrochemistry, batteries (e.g. lithium ion, post lithium, ...) and battery materials.
• Previous experience with analytical methods would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and process orientation.
• Creativity and ability to adapt the running project accordingly to the results obtained.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding.
• Personal & professional development.
• Flexible working hours.
• Digital offers & mobile working.
• Attractive remuneration.
• Apartment offers for students (subject to availability & only Munich).
• And many other benefits - see bmw.jobs/benefits

You are enthused by new technologies and an innovative environment? Apply now!

At the BMW Group, we see diversity and inclusion in all its dimensions as a strength for our teams. Equal opportunities are a particular concern for us, and the equal treatment of applicants and employees is a fundamental principle of our corporate policy. That is why our recruiting decisions are also based on personality, experience and skills.

Find out more about diversity at the BMW Group at bmwgroup.jobs/diversity
 

Earliest starting date: from 10/01/2024

Duration: 36 months

Working hours: Full-time

Contact:
BMW Group HR Team
+49 89 382-17001