Aalborg University contributes to the knowledge building of the global society as well as the development of prosperity, welfare and culture of Danish society. This is accomplished through research, research-based
education, public sector services and knowledge collaboration. AAU educates students for the future and activities are based on a dynamic and transformative collaboration with the surrounding community.

AAU Energy is a dynamic engineering research department in continuous growth and inspiring surroundings.
AAU Energy has a very international environment and covers all areas of clean and sustainable energy systems of the future within electrical, thermal and mechatronic energy technology. AAU Energy has campuses in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, this position is in Aalborg.

The mission is to be world leading in both research and research-based education of the energy engineers of the future. AAU Energy has approx. 300 employees of many nationalities, of which 25 are administrative staff. In addition, AAU Energy constantly has approx. 50-70 guest researchers from around the world.

Research and teaching are in the absolute world elite in the field of energy, and we have extensive and leading workshop and laboratory facilities, where research and innovation are carried out in direct collaboration with industry to a great extent.

The position is offered within the research group“Center for Research of Smart Batteries- CROSBAT” and is financially supported by the Villum Investigator– Smart Battery Project. The PhD student will be positioned
in the“Section B- Power Electronics System Integration and Materials”.

CROSBAT is an innovative interdisciplinary project aimed at significantly improving the lifetime of battery systems in transportation by adding power electronics and artificial intelligence to the battery packs..

The philosophy of Smart Battery is that full load management is implemented using a bypass device at cell level that can perform complete balancing of large packs in multidimension space SoC/SoT/SoH, with significant lifetime extension as a consequence. Due to the complexity of the physical models, AI is largely used for both states’ estimation, prediction and online optimization.

The main task of this PhD student is to develop new simplified electrochemical models that can be used in physical-aware AI health management. The models should be verified in terms of accuracy against
established off-line tools like PyBamm and should be implemented in Python language on the Master platform of the project..

The applicant must provide and upload a proper project description, which describes the applicant’s initial thoughts and ideas related to the specific project applied for. This includes a brief state-of-the-art(including short list of references), a time schedule and how the applicant intends to shed light on the project objectives. The project description should have a length of 4-5 pages.”

The ideal applicant must have an MSc degree in electrical or vehicular engineering and should demonstrate research/educational background in preferably all of the following:

• Electrochemical physical modelling of LIB(P2D/SPM)
• Parameter identification
• State estimation(e.g. Kalman Filter techniques)
• Proficiency in PyBamm, Phyton, Comsol, Matlab

In addition, the following social skills will be considered a plus

• Openness to new knowledge(e.g. AI)
• Collaboration skills

You may obtain further professional information from Professor Remus Teodorescu, telephone 9940 9249, emailret@energy.aau.dk concerning the scientific aspects of the stipend.

PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1039 of August 27, 2013 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.

Shortlisting will be applied. This means that subsequent to the deadline for applications the head of department supported by the chair of the assessment committee will select candidates for assessment. All applicants will be informed whether they will be assessed or not.

Salary and Career:
When pursuing a PhD at Aalborg University, you'll receive a stipend which includes both salary and pension benefits. The base salary starts at a minimum of 28,993.42 DKK before taxes, with an additional 17% added
for pension contributions. However, the final salary can be negotiated based on your qualifications and experience, with seniority playing a key role in determining the main salary.
Read more about pension optionshere.

At Aalborg University's Doctoral School, engineering PhD students enjoy unique career development opportunities. These include personalized DISC profile assessments with feedback, career-focused courses, and networking events with trade unions, employers, and other relevant parties. Learn more about these initiatives at ourCareer Hub.

For further information about stipends and salary as well as practical issues concerning the application procedure contact Ms. Lisbeth Diinhoff, The Doctoral School at The Faculty of Engineering and Science, email:ld@adm.aau.dk, phone:+45 9940 9589.

Read more about AAU atwww.aau.dk. 
Read more about the AAU Energy atwww.energy.aau.dk. 

Read more about the Villum Smart Battery Project atwww.smartbattery.energy.aau.dk. 

For more information of The Doctoral School of Engineering and Science:www.phd.engineering.aau.dk 

The application is only to be submitted online by using the"Apply online" button below.

AAU wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background or belief.