Job description
The position offered concerns mainly the development and validation of chemical
and/or electrochemical models related to Lithium-ion battery recycling processes
and battery cells. The candidate will provide support to the Battery and
Electrification Technologies (BET) unit in both European and national projects
related to Li-ion batteries and redox flow batteries. The selected candidate
will work in the FREE4LIB Horizon Europe project and contribute to the European
Battery Innovation IPCEI project (https://www.ipcei-batteries.eu) aiming at the
development of next-generation battery technologies.
The activities of the successful candidate will focus on:
*development and validation of models for the different chemical processes
involved in Li-ion battery recycling (e.g., leaching, precipitation, liquid-
liquid extraction, etc);
*development and validation of electrochemical models at cell level for
different battery technologies (e.g., Li-ion, Redox flow batteries, Solid-state
batteries);
*supporting cell testing activities that will provide inputs for the models.
The ideal candidate should have:
-MSc in Chemical Engineering, Computational Engineering or equivalent technical
background;
-Strong know-how on chemical and/or electrochemical processes;
-Solid know-how on computational methods for the resolution of PDEs and ODEs;
-Know-how on modelling chemical or electrochemical phenomena at component or
system level, preferably using opensource or custom-developed software;
-Skills in programming (e.g., C++, python or Julia) and some experience in the
development of applications or libraries for modelling physical systems;
-Experience with computational tools for multiphysics analyses (e.g., OpenFOAM,
FeniCS, Ansys Fluent) and/or with system level/chemical process simulators
(e.g., OpenModelica, Aspen, DWSim);
-Good knowledge of written and spoken English;
-Ability to work in a collaborative environment, with a strong commitment to
achieve assigned objectives;
-Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks/projects at one time;
-Skills in problem solving;
-Ability to write technical reports and scientific papers;
-Good communication and relational skills;
-Self-motivation and result orientation.
Furthermore, the following elements will be positively evaluated:
-PhD degree (or a few years of experience) in fields related to this call;
-Solid know-how on electrochemistry and batteries;
-Know-how on battery cells electrochemical models for Li-ion (e.g., SPM, DFN) or
redox flow batteries.
Employment
Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract
Gross annual salary:about € 36.200 - € 41.400 depending on background and
expertise in the field.
Working hours: full time (38 hours per week)
Start date: July 2024
Duration: 2 years (with the possibility to extend the contract)
Workplace: Povo - Rovereto
Benefits: flexi-time, company subsidized cafeteria or meal vouchers, internal
car park, welcome office support for visa formalities, accommodation, social
security (SANIFONDS), family-work balance, free training courses, support on
bank account opening, discount on public transport, sport, language course fees.
More info at https://www.fbk.eu/en/work-with-us/
Application
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application by completing
the online form
(https://jobs.fbk.eu/Annunci/Jobs_A_chemical_engineer_for_Battery_R_D_231370397.
htm). Please make sure that your application contains the following attachments
(in pdf format):
Detailed CV including a list of scientific publications;
Cover Letter (explaining your motivation for this specific position)
At least 2 professional references (e-mails and/or phone numbers)
Application deadline: May 21, 2024
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