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PhD Position in Battery Lifetime Simulation (V000011633) RWTH Aachen University in Germany

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PhD

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Mechanical Engineering

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Paid full-time position under TV-L EG 13; fixed-term for 1 year with planned extension up to 4 years. A doctoral opportunity is included.

Deadline

Dec 22, 2026

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RWTH Aachen University

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Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electric Vehicle
Optimisation
Human Mobility
Li-ion Battery
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About this position

This PhD opening is part of the research environment of the Lehrstuhl für Thermodynamik mobiler Energiewandlungssysteme (TME) and the Institut für Thermodynamik at RWTH Aachen University. The group, led by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Pischinger, works within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and is closely connected to the Center for Mobile Propulsion (CMP).

The project focuses on simulation of battery lifetime for lithium-ion cells, with an emphasis on electrochemical and thermal cell models. The successful doctoral researcher will study how aging effects influence lifetime, compare lifetime models with measurements, and validate cell test procedures and measurement parameters. The role also includes improving existing simulation workflows and developing new methods for lifetime prediction and optimization of cell durability, including strategy-based approaches.

The chair’s broader research agenda covers mobile propulsion systems, including internal combustion engines with synthetic fuels, fuel cells, and battery-electric drives, all linked to advanced test methods and calibration. This position sits in that applied mobility research environment, where simulation and experimental work are combined to support sustainable transport solutions.

The work involves collaboration with research partners and internal specialist departments, offering a doctoral research setting at RWTH Aachen University.

Funding details

Paid full-time position under TV-L EG 13; fixed-term for 1 year with planned extension up to 4 years. A doctoral opportunity is included.

What's required

Applicants must hold a completed university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, energy engineering, physics, or a related field. Required are basic knowledge of Li-ion battery cells, ideally first experience with aging mechanisms of Li-ion batteries, and advantageous experience in thermal management simulation of HV batteries. Skills in Matlab/Simulink, GT-Suite, or COMSOL are beneficial, as are good IT skills (especially MS Office), fluent English and German in speaking and writing, and the ability to work independently, creatively, flexibly, and in a team.

How to apply

Apply for position V000011633 via the RWTH Aachen application link. The advert also provides a postal application address to the Lehrstuhl für Thermodynamik mobiler Energiewandlungssysteme und Institut für Thermodynamik, Attn. Prof. Marco Günther, Forckenbeckstrasse 4, 52074 Aachen.

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