Multi-Scale Simulation Researcher

Get to know your team and responsibilities

Division description 

Material Engineering 2 (ME2) is responsible for fundamental research of innovative technological concepts to support Toyota’s future mobility business. Our vision is to be the hub that transforms Europe’s unique, cutting-edge materials technologies into added social value. ME2 fundamental research covers topics which include battery, fuel cell, catalyst and photoelectrochemical (PEC) technologies, targeting the translation of new concepts into optimised engineering applications. 

Towards this direction, and in the framework of the EU funded project “PREDICT” (Grant Agreement 101219185), our team is involved in the development and application of multiscale simulations of innovative materials and PEC cell designs which target the conversion of CO2 into key materials. 

Your responsibilities 

• Develop multiscale modeling framework to simulate the entire PEC system, incorporating both the water oxidation at the anode and the CO2 reduction at the cathode 

• Integrate the results of the atomistic simulations into a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) framework 

• Predict the overall CO2 conversion efficiency and water oxidation rate of PEC device 

• Optimize the PEC device design for maximum efficiency 

• Prepare publications and present results in scientific conferences 

• Contribute to the preparation of EU project deliverables 

Who are we looking for?

Your profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language) 

• You have experience in programming (C++, Python) 

• You are an expert in simulation methods related to PEC devices (Quantum Mechanics, kinetic Monte Carlo, CFD) 

• You have experience with training and applying Machine Learning models 

• You are familiar with the electrochemical processes of a PEC device 

• You are familiar with using optimization methods 

• You have minimum 4 years of experience in developing and/or applying multiscale simulation models 

• You hold a PhD degree in Chemistry, Physics or Engineering 

Our offer

We offer a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

Your benefits

• Competitive salary package based on your experience;
• Flexible reward plan that will allow you to personalise part of your reward plan and balance it in line with your priorities by opting for extra insurance, more mobility options (bike lease), extra holidays and more;
• Meal and eco vouchers;
• Insurance package (medical, life, disability, pension);
• Extra paid holidays (Toyota days, seniority days…) above the legal holidays. More can be added through our flexible reward package;
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 20 days from abroad);
• Interesting car lease formulas and discount when buying a Toyota or Lexus;
• Various company discounts – Exceptional terms and prices on products and services from your favourite brands and retailers;
• Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
• Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
• Team building activities and other personnel related events;
• Programs to support your physical and social well-being.