Toyota Research Institute
Multi-scale Physics Battery Modeling Intern
Los Altos, CA · Hybrid · Internship · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Education
- Currently enrolled in a doctoral program in a STEM subject (chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline).
About the job
Research and develop automated scientific reasoning methods using multiscale physics-based battery models, informed by experimental data and materials knowledge.
What you'll do
- Research multiscale physics phenomena and build or develop battery models.
- Analyze experimental battery design and testing data, and identify materials insights to adapt models to new materials.
- Develop and collaborate on physics-informed automated reasoning methods; present findings.
What they ask for
- 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.
- Battery electrochemical testing experience, such as Li-ion or Na-ion.
- Experience with standard materials characterization techniques; published manuscripts and conference presentations related to experimental or computational battery materials.
Nice to have
- Experience coding in python.
Pay
$45 and $65/hour (base pay; California-based roles)
Tools
COMSOL, GT-AutoLion, python
AI focus
Develop and integrate automated scientific reasoning methods incorporating multiscale physics for battery models.
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