Postdoc: Battery Modelling & Design Optimization

Euro Math Soc; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Oxford is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to focus on battery modeling for the Nextrode Project. This 15-month role requires strong skills in modelling, familiarity with numerical simulations, and Python programming, preferably with experience in optimisation and electrochemistry. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with the project team and contribute to advancing research in energy efficient battery designs. Applications must be submitted online before 12.00 noon UK time on 30th April 2025.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics or closely related discipline is required.
• Experience with modelling and numerical simulations of PDE is essential.
• Familiarity with optimisation techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement models of structured electrodes.
• Utilise software PyBaMM and PyBOP for optimisation.
• Contribute to research in battery modelling within the Nextrode Project.

Skills

Modelling

Familiarity with partial differential equations

Python programming

Optimisation

Electrochemistry

Education

PhD in mathematics or a related discipline

Tools

PyBaMM

PyBOP

Job description

A leading academic institution in Oxford is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to focus on battery modeling for the Nextrode Project. This 15-month role requires strong skills in modelling, familiarity with numerical simulations, and Python programming, preferably with experience in optimisation and electrochemistry. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with the project team and contribute to advancing research in energy efficient battery designs. Applications must be submitted online before 12.00 noon UK time on 30th April 2025.