As a PhD candidate in our Battery Technology team at the BMW Group, you will contribute to cutting-edge research in electromobility. Your work focuses on understanding the mechanical-electrochemical interactions in lithium-ion batteries, particularly the transferability of behavior between different cell formats. This research plays a vital role in advancing next-generation battery systems with silicon-containing anodes, supporting our commitment to sustainable and high-performance electric vehicles.
What awaits you?
What should you bring along?
Are you passionate about battery research and eager to contribute to the future of electromobility? Apply now!
Note: Please apply exclusively online through our career portal. Applications submitted via other channels (including email) cannot be considered. Citizens of countries outside the European Union must have a valid residence or work permit for the duration of the program.
If you make it to the next round, you will receive an invitation to a video interview by e-mail. Please also check your spam folder regularly.
What do we offer?
Start date: 01/10/2026
Duration: 36 months
Working hours: Part-time
You can find helpful tips on your application and the application process here .
At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. Learn more here .
What awaits you?
- You will support the design and production of pouch and cylindrical cells for experimental validation.
- Furthermore, you help conduct electrochemical testing under controlled mechanical pressure conditions.
- In addition, you contribute to analyzing impedance, ageing, and performance behavior across different cell formats.
- You will assist in developing and applying simulation models to establish pressure-performance relationships.
- Additionally, you support the derivation of transferability criteria between pouch and cylindrical cell formats.
- You will also help validate experimental findings through computational modeling approaches.
- Besides, you contribute to independent task completion with regular feedback from your mentor.
What should you bring along?
- Master's degree in electrochemistry, materials science, physics, or a related field.
- Strong interest in battery technology and hands-on experimental expertise.
- Solid understanding of electrochemical measurement techniques and battery testing procedures.
- Experience in data analysis and simulation tools such as COMSOL or comparable software is a plus.
- Business fluent in Englisch and German.
Are you passionate about battery research and eager to contribute to the future of electromobility? Apply now!
Note: Please apply exclusively online through our career portal. Applications submitted via other channels (including email) cannot be considered. Citizens of countries outside the European Union must have a valid residence or work permit for the duration of the program.
If you make it to the next round, you will receive an invitation to a video interview by e-mail. Please also check your spam folder regularly.
What do we offer?
- Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding.
- Personal & professional development.
- Flexible working hours.
- Digital offers & mobile working.
- Attractive & fair remuneration.
- Annual special payments such as vacation pay and Christmas bonus.
- Apartment offers for students (subject to availability & only Munich).
- And many other benefits - see bmw.jobs/benefits
Start date: 01/10/2026
Duration: 36 months
Working hours: Part-time
You can find helpful tips on your application and the application process here .
At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants. Learn more here .
