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About the positionA 100% position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science as a Ph.D. research fellow in a comprehensive grasp of electrolyte depletion in lithium-ion battery fast charging affiliated to the Department of Engineering Sciences, for a period of three years. The position is located, at the present, at Campus Grimstad. The starting date is negotiable with the Faculty.ResponsibilitiesLithium-ion batteries are the most promising technology for electric vehicles and other electronic devices, with the capability of fast charging becoming increasingly relevant. However, continuous fast charging can lead to a reduction in the lifetime of the battery due to mechanisms such as particle cracking, lithium plating and solvent consumption. These challenge...

About the positionA full-time position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Sciences as a researcher for continuum modelling and simulation of lithium-ion batteries, affiliated to the Department of Engineering Science. The position is located, at the present, at the Battery Research Center (BRC) at Campus Grimstad. The starting date is negotiable with the Faculty.The position is connected to the subject area of UiAs battery initiative which co-creates a competence hub for lithium-ion battery research and development in close exchange and collaboration with local industry partners in the south of Norway.The position is partially funded by external funds from local industry partners, Competence Fund for Southern Norway and Aust-Agder Development and Competence....