The Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institute, EMI offers you challenging and varied tasks with responsibility and creative flexibility. We conduct research on behalf of our customers from a wide range of economic and political sectors and apply the latest findings from science and research to concrete projects. The applications are in the fields of defense, security and resilience, automotive, aerospace and aviation.

With us, you can work in the future today

Would you like to contribute your expertise to innovation in Battery Safety?

We develop simulation models that help the industry design safe battery systems for cars, helicopters, airplanes, and home storage systems. At the Fraunhofer EMI, your day to day work actively contributes to innovative and safer batteries all across the globe.

We are looking for you to join our »Materials and Simulation Methods« department at our site in Freiburg.

Your challenges

Building the future

We develop simulation models that help the industry to design safe battery systems for cars, helicopters, airplanes and home storage systems.

Use creativity and research flexibility

With your know-how and creative ideas, you develop models to describe the thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries on the basis of publications and highly instrumented tests performed at the Fraunhofer EMI. To evaluate the thermal runaway, you will run CFD and structural dynamic simulations. To this end, you will also apply and further develop numerical methods for fluid-structure interaction of hot gases and particles to a wide variety of structures.

Take responsibility

You will become the qualified and competent contact person for the simulation of batteries with focus on thermal runaway. With your research results, you will contribute to the battery safety. You will be in close contact with your colleagues and the team that carries out battery abuse tests. Your work will be rounded off by managing projects with public and industrial clients.

Convey your message

Creativity requires a lot of communication : we want to shape teamwork together with you : You are an active participant of the scientific discourse. You will coordinate research work internally and externally with international project partners and present your research results through reports and publications to our clients and partners as well as at national and international conferences.

Your qualifications and skills

• A university degree (master’s or diploma) in engineering, applied science, or a related STEM field ‒ a PhD is a huge asset.
• In-depth knowledge of fluid and continuum mechanics, as well as of thermodynamics and combustion.
• Ability to independently perform simulation studies (ideally with OpenFOAM, Ansys Fluent or LS-DYNA).
• Programming experience with Python and C++ .
• An analytical, conceptual, and results-oriented mindset.
• A high degree of independence, strong communication skills, and a structured work style.
• Proficiency in written and spoken German and English skills (C1 level or higher)

What we offer

The position is initially limited to 2 years. The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Change starts with you - Apply now!

Please apply online with your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, diplomas and reference letter).

Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut EMI

Requisition Number : 76815