Postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering

HKU • Utrecht, Utrecht • Posted July 14, 2026

Position Overview

Postdoctoral fellow in Mechanical Engineering (Ref: )

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Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop a detailed research plan encompassing data-driven electrolyte screening, molecular dynamics simulations, and experimental validation to bridge the gap between AI predictions and practical battery performance.

  • The optimized electrolyte formulations are expected to satisfy the strict requirements of high energy density, thermal stability, and fast-charging capabilities for the lithium batteries in eVTOL.

  • Supporting various teaching & mentoring activities

  • Handling other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor
  • Requirements

  • A PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or related disciplines

  • Preferably with research experience in lithium ion batteries or AI for batteries

  • With strong passion in conducting fundamental and ap...