About this role
Future batteries for electric trucks: Li-ion NMC and NMX
MSc thesis project (30 hp) for one student, a techno-economic assessment of future Li-ion NMC and NMX battery technology for BET shall be conducted, where X stands for something else than cobalt. The task is to (i) identify and assess expected developments in NMC and NMX relevant for future BET, based on scientific literature and publicly available data; (ii) derive representative future NMC and NMX cell concepts and matching battery pack concepts based on these findings and the requirements of BET; (iii) assess battery degradation during representative BET operation using a simplified semi-empirical aging model; and (iv) estimate the costs for raw-material, cell-production and pack-production at multiple-GWh/year scale.
To facilitate and speed up the work, skilled supervision and a license for ChatGPT Enterprise will be available.
Education & organisation:
Studies: (Electro)chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, energy engineering
Is a must: Relevant courses on battery technology.
Is a bonus: Previous work on battery degradation and/or cost.
Number of students: One.
Start of work: (a) 18 Jan (b) 1 Feb 2027.
Estimated duration: Until (a) 20 Jun (b) 4 Jul 2027. Two office-days per week
Language of work: English, Swedish
Location of work: Södertälje, Stockholm County, Sweden
Students from outside Stockholm County can rent a subsidized Scania apartment in Södertälje.
Per student, payment before taxes: 20'000 SEK at the start, 20'000 SEK after the final report was approved by Scania.
Per student, travel expenses: 1 to 2 roundtrips between study location and Södertälje.
Application:
Please enclose personal letter, CV and the list of grades from the latest M.Sc. studies.
The applications will be checked continuously.
A background check and security interview will be conducted for this position.
Publication date
Until the position is staffed or latest until 22 Nov 2026.
Requisition ID:
33802
Number of Openings:
1.0
Part-time / Full-time:
Full-time
Permanent / Temporary:
Temporary
Country / Region:
SE
Location(s):
Södertälje, SE, 151 38
Required Travel:
0%
Workplace:
Hybrid