General Motors

Senior Researcher, Advanced Battery Materials

General Motors$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Science or Engineering
  • Proven track record in battery R&D
  • Experience with battery component materials (active materials, electrolytes)
  • Strong understanding of cutting-edge energy storage technologies
  • Ability to propose and execute research projects in energy storage
  • Experience in experimental design for materials evaluation
  • Effective in cross-functional team collaboration and communication
  • Capability to lead technical discussions and manage multiple tasks

Responsibilities

  • Design and evaluate battery cells while optimizing performance through rigorous testing
  • Develop novel materials and tools for battery technologies, supported by thorough analysis
  • Execute projects to tackle technical challenges, performing failure-mode analyses
  • Initiate innovative research concepts and project ideas while contributing to ongoing technical projects
  • Communicate research findings effectively through reports, publications, and presentations

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with some in-office requirements
  • Potential relocation benefits
  • Opportunity for engaging in cutting-edge research with industry applications
  • Access to advanced resources and tools in battery materials development
  • Collaboration opportunities with leading experts in the field
Full Job Description
Job Description

Senior Researcher, Advanced Battery Materials

As a Senior Researcher on the Advanced Battery Materials team, you will develop concepts for next-generation materials and chemistries, identify new project opportunities, and establish technical plans for advanced batteries for EV and grid-storage applications. In support of development projects, you will design and synthesize novel materials; conduct material-level characterization and analysis; support cell integration; perform failure and root-cause analyses; and drive further optimization. You will also prepare high-quality technical reports, external publications, and records of invention related to your research.

What You'll Do
  • Battery design and evaluation: Design, integrate, and evaluate battery cells, including optimization of cell performance through formation protocols and testing procedures.
  • Materials and tools development: Develop novel materials, methodologies, and tools for advanced battery technologies, supported by evaluation, characterization, and data analysis.
  • Problem solving and analysis: Design and execute projects or experiments to address technical challenges, including failure-mode and root-cause analyses.
  • Innovation and project development: Initiate innovative concepts, identify research opportunities, and develop new project ideas while leading or supporting technical projects through individual contributions.
  • Communication and collaboration: Summarize research results in reports, journal publications, and conference presentations, and build connections with internal and external partners.


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Ph.D. in Science or Engineering
  • Demonstrated experience in battery research and development
  • Experience developing battery component materials, such as active materials or electrolytes
  • In-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art energy storage technologies
  • Ability to generate innovative ideas and propose, plan, and execute research projects in core energy storage areas
  • Ability to design and conduct experiments for materials development and evaluation
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Effective communication skills with researchers, engineers, and technical stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks while working with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to lead technical discussions within the team
  • Ability to analyze and interpret experimental data
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Hands-on experience with chemical or materials characterization


What will give you a competitive edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • More than 5 years of experience in battery development at the materials or cell level
  • More than 5 years of hands-on experience with larger-format battery cells, such as pouch or cylindrical cells
  • Knowledge of and hands-on experience with both Li-ion and Na-ion chemistries for battery applications
  • Background in material physical and mechanical research and development
  • Hands-on experience handling, characterizing, and integrating battery component materials
  • Experience with cell fabrication and testing


This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Net Income
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1908
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