Multi-scale Physics Battery Modeling Intern
About The Position
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is hiring a paid intern researcher for a 12-week, hybrid, in-office internship. The role is part of TRI’s Accelerated Materials Design and Discovery (AMDD) program, which aims to accelerate the development of emissions-free mobility by advancing materials and devices for batteries, fuel cells, and other applications. AMDD combines computational materials modeling, experimental data, artificial intelligence, and automation, and works with universities, national labs, and Toyota colleagues worldwide. The intern will contribute to automated reasoning with multiscale physics-based battery models. The work includes benchmarking models against existing multiscale modeling software, incorporating fundamental materials knowledge, and integrating methods for automated scientific reasoning. Day-to-day work includes building and researching multiscale physics models, analyzing experimental battery data, and collaborating with scientists and engineers at the interface of materials science and AI.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a doctoral program in a STEM subject such as chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience with multiscale physics modeling, such as COMSOL, GT-AutoLion, or custom-built models.
- Battery electrochemical testing experience, such as Li-ion or Na-ion testing.
- Experience with standard material characterization techniques, such as x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.
- Published manuscripts and conference presentations pertaining to experimental or computational battery materials.
Nice To Haves
- Experience coding in Python.
Responsibilities
- Research multiscale physics phenomena required in battery modeling.
- Perform data analytics for experimental battery design and testing.
- Identify materials understanding that enables translation of existing models to new materials.
- Develop new reasoning models incorporating multiscale physics.
- Collaborate with the team on automated reasoning methods.
- Present findings within the team and to the greater group.
- Build new multiscale physics models and research existing ones.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off, including holiday pay and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
