Join us and be a pioneer for a green transport revolution.
Automotive Cells Company (ACC) is one of Europe’s newest and most exciting high-tech companies. Backed by Saft-Total, Stellantis-Opel and Mercedes-Benz, ACC is set to power the future of the automotive industry by innovating in battery technology.
 
We aim to produce sustainable, affordable, high-capacity, longer-life batteries as a cleaner alternative to current energy sources. We have created an R&D center and new state-of-the art facility in France (New Aquitaine), and we are building gigafactories in Hauts de France, Germany and Italy.

We need a range of skilled and agile people to bring our vision to life, especially in the areas of industrialization, mechanical design, testing/prototyping and any other function of a new-born company. If you’re looking to take your career further than you imagined, if you’re passionate about creating cleaner transport, we’d like to hear from you.

Accelerating sustainable mobility for all.

PH.D THESIS CIFRE

EXPERIMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION AND MODELING OF THE THERMAL GRADIENT’S IMPACT ON THE AGING BEHAVIOR OF A BATTERY USED IN AUTOMOTIVE PROPULSION

Job description

The global objective of the Ph.D thesis is to develop a methodology to experimentally characterize and calibrate a model coupling aging phenomena and thermal gradient inside a battery. Eventually, this model will be implemented in a complete multi-physical model at module/pack level. The work is divided into several milestones:

§  Literature review

• Lithium-ion battery modeling
• Lithium-ion battery multi-physical behavior
• Battery cooling systems and components

§  Development of the test set-up

• Identify, design and optimize thermal management systems relevant to the issue
• Experimental characterization and validation of the selected test set-ups

§   Battery testing

• Battery aging tests at cell level for model calibration
• Battery aging tests at cell and module level for model validation

§  Aging model development and application

• Calibrate aging model at cell level with thermal-electrical coupling
• Develop aging model at module level with multi-physical coupling
• Model validation and application to real case scenario

Profile

• Training/experience in energetics and thermodynamics is mandatory
• Training/experience in electrochemistry and Li-ion battery is a plus
• Deep interest in R&D and in battery electric vehicles application
• Scientific open-mindedness and ability to work in a cross-disciplinary environment
• Autonomous, innovative and proactive
• Analysis, synthesis and communication skills

Starting date: early 2024 (possibility of fixed-term contract before the starting date)

Duration: 3 years

Why join us?
Our Advantages and Perks: new premises, parking spaces reserved for carpoolers, possibility of recharging your electric car on reserved spaces in our parking lot.

Other perks and advantages include : Company restaurant, meal and also vegetables/fruits baskets delivery service. Janitorial services, telecommuting, complementary retirement plan (subject to a salary threshold), additionnal & seniority leaves, well-being workshops, osteopathy sessions.

You will also benefit from access to our Sports & Culture association, conferences, and also sports, holidays and culture subsidy.

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