Vacancy-ID: 4889
Place of work: Ulm
Starting date: 01.07.2026
Career level: Doctorate
Type of employment: Part time; Full-time
Duration of contract: 3 Jahre
Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)
Short Description of Institute/Facility - At the Institute of Engineering Thermodynamics we investigate the energy storage systems of today and tomorrow.
The Department of Computational Electrochemistry located at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm for Electrochemical Energy Storage (HIU) develops new theories and tools for the simulative investigation of battery materials and cells. As a member of an internationally leading research team in the field of battery simulation, you will make, together with our partners in industry and academia, an important contribution to the understanding and optimization of this key technology. We offer you an attractive environment to conduct your cutting-edge research, room for your own ideas and the possibility to receive a PhD.
Your tasks
• Development and research on models for simulating new electrolyte systems
• Model parameterization and validation through close collaboration with experimental partners
• Optimization of electrolyte and electrode concepts for high performance lithium-ion batteries
• Collaboration on projects aimed at optimizing, validating, and integrating these approaches into industrial cell concepts
• Presentation of the results at conferences and publication in scientific journals
Your skills
• Excellent analytical skills demonstrated by a master’s degree in Engineering, Physics or Chemistry
• Profound knowledge of the theory, modeling and simulation of physical and chemical processes
• Great interest in bringing your research in real-world applications
• Good programming skills in Python
• Independent and results-oriented style of working
• Passion for innovative research
• Proficient English language skills
We offer
DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.
We look forward to getting to know you!
If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 4889) please contact:
Dr. Timo Danner
Tel.: +49 711 6862 8218
