Industrial PhD in Battery Multiphysics Simulation Research (m/f/d)

Huawei’s Nuremberg Research Center is responsible for Network Energy Advanced Technology Research, Architecture Evolution Design and Strategic Technology Planning.

The Power Conversion Technology Laboratory within the Huawei’s Nuremberg Research Center is responsible for Advanced Digital Power Technology Research, Architecture Evolution Design and Strategic Technology Planning, and plays an important role in the Huawei Digital Power business in the design and development of power converters and control systems for applications such as PV Solar & Battery Energy Storage Field, Data Centers, Electric Vehicle, and Embedded Power Supply.

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Industrial PhD in Battery Multiphysics Simulation Research (m/f/d)

Your mission

• Research, Development and implementation of Comsol model codes for battery cell simulation (electrochemical, thermal, aging, swelling) over the full life cycle, taking into account the local current density distribution of the large battery LFP cell (around 600Ah)
• Research, Development and implementation of Comsol model codes from particle-level to electrode-level to cell-level, considering temperature field, anode potential distribution and mechanical behavior for jelly roll, Aluminum shell and the whole cell
• Research on the exploration for upper limit of silicon content in silicon &graphite anode in lithium ion batteries based on from particle to cell battery simulation, and using optimization involving electrochemical models and machine learning
• Research on the interaction swelling and electrochemical behavior of silicon and graphite particles between different coating layers, which may have some effects on electrode or cell thickness increase behavior.
• Tracking the academic frontiers and research trends in battery simulation technologies in Europe, write the publications according to phd graduation requests
• Help Huawei maintain long-term and good cooperation with research groups in top universities and institutions
• Support the close collaboration with the Watt Lab's headquarters research team by regularly reporting to the sponsors on the progress of the PhD thesis-related research topics and the presentation of the results

Your areas of expertise

• Currently enrolled or graduate as a Master's student in either energy storage, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, electrochemistry, or any related field
• Expertise in mathematical modeling of the electrochemical behavior of electrochemical cells using PDEs or systems of ODEs
• Knowledge of battery cell aging mechanisms, electrode swelling
• Proficient in Comsol and Python programming.
• Fluent in written and spoken English (working language). Good communication skills and multicultural environment adaptability.

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Your rewards of working here

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.
• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.
• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.
• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation, and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end-to-end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population. With 197,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.