Sila
battery materials
PhysicsBasedModelingInternship/CoOp
“Physics-Based Modeling Internship/Co-Op at Sila. Skills: Physics-Based Modeling, Battery Materials, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Mathematics, Python. Design experiments from the test apparatus to the testing procedure to measure material properties and instrument performance. Build foundational battery, material synthesis, and/or reactor models with mechanistic fidelity using experimental results and theory”
What You'll Achieve.
Accelerate learning cycles; Reduce the cost of empirical R& D
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Identify the next steps in a project without having them be explicitly defined
Spend a minimum of 6 months onsite at Sila, beginning in June 2026 or similar, to work full-time in this hands-on role, Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes, Precisely handle materials inside and outside of laboratory containment devices, such as fume hoods or gloveboxes, Operate analytical equipment at a bench, Move long distances (such as from building to building), Be stationary for extended periods of time, Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Studying toward or recently completed a MSc or PhD degree in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or related fields, Prior experience with electrochemical, material science, and/or thermomechanical characterization methods, Prior experience with Python, Foundational knowledge in applied mathematics or related fields, Exceptional analytical and documentation skills, Ability to learn new skills and ask for help when needed, Capable of working independently with direction
Nice to Have
Experience working on batteries, Additional experience with modeling software like Pybamm and/or COMSOL
What You'll Do.
Design experiments from the test apparatus to the testing procedure to measure material properties and instrument performance
Build foundational battery
and/or reactor models with mechanistic fidelity using experimental results and theory
Predict future material properties and instrument performance using models
Develop key insights to accelerate learning cycles and reduce the cost of empirical R& D
and modularize workflow
with conclusions and recommendations
to engineering mentors
management and other stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Present results, with conclusions and recommendations, to engineering mentors, management and other stakeholders
Communication Scope
Clearly and concisely present results
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