PhD Swelling Modeling from Pouch to Cylindrical Cells (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.

As a PhD candidate in our Battery Technology team at the BMW Group, you will contribute to cutting-edge research in electromobility. Your work focuses on understanding the mechanical–electrochemical interactions in lithium-ion batteries, particularly the transferability of behavior between different cell formats. This research plays a vital role in advancing next-generation battery systems with silicon-containing anodes, supporting our commitment to sustainable and high-performance electric vehicles.

What awaits you?

• You will support the design and production of pouch and cylindrical cells for experimental validation.
• Furthermore, you help conduct electrochemical testing under controlled mechanical pressure conditions.
• In addition, you contribute to analyzing impedance, ageing, and performance behavior across different cell formats.
• You will assist in developing and applying simulation models to establish pressure–performance relationships.
• Additionally, you support the derivation of transferability criteria between pouch and cylindrical cell formats.
• You will also help validate experimental findings through computational modeling approaches.
• Besides, you contribute to independent task completion with regular feedback from your mentor.

What should you bring along?

• Master's degree in electrochemistry, materials science, physics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in battery technology and hands-on experimental expertise.
• Solid understanding of electrochemical measurement techniques and battery testing procedures.
• Experience in data analysis and simulation tools such as COMSOL or comparable software is a plus.
• Business fluent in Englisch and German.

Are you passionate about battery research and eager to contribute to the future of electromobility? Apply now!

Note: Please apply exclusively online through our career portal. Applications submitted via other channels (including email) cannot be considered. Citizens of countries outside the European Union must have a valid residence or work permit for the duration of the program.

If you make it to the next round, you will receive an invitation to a video interview by e-mail. Please also check your spam folder regularly.

What do we offer?

• Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding.
• Personal & professional development.
• Flexible working hours.
• Digital offers & mobile working.
• Attractive & fair remuneration.
• Annual special payments such as vacation pay and Christmas bonus.
• Apartment offers for students (subject to availability & only Munich).
• And many other benefits – see bmw.jobs/benefits

Start date: 01/10/2026

Duration: 36 months

Working hours: Part-time

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