Group Manager - Cell Systems Research & Modeling

What you'll do

• Set strategy and lead characterization, electrochemical and other cell modeling, and AI/ML-enabled analysis across battery materials and cell formats.
• Build and manage a multidisciplinary team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and talent development.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and establish rigorous practices for model validation, uncertainty assessment, data curation, and responsible AI/ML use.

What they ask for

• PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in battery cell characterization, electrochemistry, diagnostics, physics-based modeling, simulation, AI/ML-enabled analytics, or a combination.
• 10+ years leading people, highly technical teams, major technical programs, or cross-functional research efforts, including talent development and performance responsibility.
• Experience leading matrixed cross-functional teams and translating research into engineering, product, supplier, or program decisions.

Nice to have

• Experience developing and validating cell-level electrochemical, thermal, mechanical, transport, or degradation models.
• Experience applying AI/ML to diagnostics, prediction, experiment prioritization, uncertainty quantification, or automated decision support.

Tools

Databricks, AI/ML

AI focus

Applies AI/ML to experiments and analysis, diagnostics, prediction, experiment prioritization, uncertainty assessment, and decision support; establishes responsible AI/ML practices.