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MSc thesis. Future batteries for electric trucks: Li-S and Na-S.

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems

In short

Scania seeks a student for an MSc thesis project focusing on future Li-S and Na-S battery technologies for electric trucks. The project involves techno-economic assessment, cell and pack concept derivation, degradation analysis, and cost estimation. This hybrid role in Södertälje offers supervision and a temporary contract, with a publication deadline of November 22, 2026, and a project start in January 2027.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct a techno-economic assessment of future Li-sulfur and Na-sulfur battery technology for electric trucks.
  • Identify and assess relevant developments in Li-S and Na-S batteries based on scientific literature and public data.
  • Derive representative future Li-S and Na-S cell concepts and matching battery pack concepts.
  • Assess battery degradation during representative electric truck operation using a simplified semi-empirical aging model.
  • Estimate costs for raw-material, cell-production, and pack-production at multiple-GWh/year scale.

Requirements

  • Studies in (Electro)chemistry, physics, electrical engineering, or energy engineering.
  • Relevant courses on battery technology.
  • Ability to work in English and Swedish.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous work on battery degradation and/or cost is a bonus.

Benefits

  • Skilled supervision and a license for ChatGPT Enterprise.
  • Subsidized Scania apartment in Södertälje for students from outside the county.
  • Payment of 20,000 SEK at the start and 20,000 SEK after final report approval.
  • Reimbursement for 1 to 2 roundtrips between study location and Södertälje.
  • Two office-days per week

Skills

Battery TechnologyElectrochemistryPhysicsElectrical EngineeringEnergy EngineeringLi-S batteriesNa-S batteriesAging modelsCost analysis
#batteries#electric trucks#Li-S#Na-S#MSc thesis
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Company

Scania Group

Job Posted

2 days ago

Employment Type

Temporary

Work mode

Hybrid

Salary

SEK 40,000

Hours per week

16

Experience Level

Entry

Locations

Södertälje, Sweden

Qualification

Master

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