Are you a PhD researcher aiming to elevate your academic journey through international collaboration and cutting-edge research? The MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships offer a golden opportunity to do just that.

The Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava is a research-oriented university, cooperating with industry and has strong international links. The University has signed about 1 057 industrial contracts (Volkswagen, Siemens, IBM, ESET, etc.) and cooperates with 299 partner institutions from about 47 countries worldwide.

Within the framework of research on Digital Twinning for Sustainable and Safe Electric Vehicles, the university offers hosting opportunities & support with project preparation to prospective candidates for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships contributing to one of the following research fields:
• Digital Twinning and Multiphysics simulations of Battery Systems
• Advanced battery systems development
• Development of Advanced Algorithms for Health and Safety Estimation of Battery Systems
• Experimental study and numerical simulation of hybrid technologies for material welding and cladding

MSCA PF grants are open to those who wish to carry out their research activities abroad, acquire new skills and develop their careers. Any researcher who gained his/her PhD degree within the last 8 years is eligible to apply.

The fellowship covers 2 years of a research stay at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, with secondments to partner organizations abroad or to its industrial partners. Competitive salary, family and mobility allowances, as well as research, training, and networking costs are included.

If interested:
• Reach out to us, including a short professional CV including publications list or your updated OrcidID: https://shorturl.at/ofwde

• Join our webinar on 14 May at 14:00 CET : https://freetwinev.stuba.sk/on...

More about our research lines. Ideas for MSCA Postdoctoral fellowship projects contributing to one of the these are especially welcome:

1) Digital Twinning and Multiphysics simulations of Battery Systems: We welcome prospective MSCA PF applicants to join our research line on advanced integration and thermal management of battery systems, as well as the development of multiphysics models and digital twins. Based on a combination of experimental tests and advanced multiphysics modeling we seek to go beyond existing solutions.

2) Advanced battery systems development: applicants are welcome to contribute to innovative solutions in the design and development of highly integrated battery modules featuring advanced thermal management systems, effectively combining safeguards against thermal runaway, maintain thermal stability, and utilize cutting-edge materials, thereby enhancing their lifespan and safety even in demanding environments. Integration of digitalization and digital twins will enable more effective system monitoring and facilitate the validation of designs through both experimental and virtual testing.

3) Development of Advanced Algorithms for Health and Safety Estimation of Battery Systems: development of advanced diagnostic and prognostic algorithms for the assessment of the state of health and the identification of potential safety hazards in lithium-based battery systems utilized in electromobility and space applications. A key aspect of our current research involve the estimation of internal cell parameters that are not directly measurable, with emphasis on the internal temperature estimation and the early detection of internal short circuits. We leverage advanced sensing strategies, such as mechanical strain, impedance spectroscopy, and voltage response to current pulses, to enable real-time, accurate diagnostics.

4) Innovative Charging Strategies for Advanced Battery Systems
Our objective within this research line is the development of innovative charging strategies for advanced lithium-ion battery systems, with a particular focus on cells employing graphite-silicon composite anodes. Our research aims to extend battery lifespan, enhance operational safety, and enable high-performance charging, particularly fast-charging capabilities suitable for electromobility applications.

5) Experimental study and numerical simulation of hybrid technologies for material welding and cladding: materials research with emphasis on development and treatment, R&D of new technologies of industrial production, oriented mainly on technological treatment of modern engineering materials and ecologically clean production, industrial informatics and automation, mechatronics, process control and information security for the technology and manufacturing systems. We are also open to research into industrial engineering and management of industrial enterprises, safety and reliability of technology equipment and systems, with emphasis on the methods of systems analysis and synthesis.