Senior Researcher, Physics-Based Battery Modeler

General Motors

Senior Researcher developing first-principles battery models at General Motors. Focus on predicting electrochemical performance and safety through advanced modeling techniques.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and validate ROM and full order physics-based battery models across a range of chemistries, cell designs, and formats
Build coupled Multiphysics models capturing electrochemical kinetics, mass transport, heat generation, and mechanical effects
Investigate degradation mechanisms (e.g., SEI growth, lithium plating, particle fracture) through mechanistic modeling
Apply modeling to understand and predict performance, lifetime, and safety behavior under real-world operating conditions
Translate model outputs into actionable guidance for cell design, materials selection, and system-level decisions
Integrate models into multi-scale and system-level simulation frameworks
Lead and contribute to deep technical problem solving, grounded in physical intuition and rigorous analysis
Influence technical direction through scientifically grounded arguments and modeling insight
Publish and present your work through peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and internal reviews
Contribute to intellectual property and patents in battery modeling and design

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field with a focus on electrochemistry or battery modeling
Deep expertise in physics-based battery modeling, including electrochemical and transport processes
Strong foundation in electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena
Experience developing coupled Multiphysics models (electrochemical, thermal, mechanical) across scales
Strong Python, COMSOL, and MatLab proficiency (required) for scientific computing, modeling, and data analysis
Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills grounded in physical principles
Demonstrated research track record including peer-reviewed publications and technical presentations
Ability to clearly communicate complex technical findings to both specialized and cross-functional audiences
Proven ability to influence technical direction through expertise and analysis
Commitment to advancing the state of the art in battery science and modeling.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.
Total Rewards resources.

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Hard Skills & Tools

battery modelingelectrochemical processestransport phenomenathermodynamicsmechanistic modelingMultiphysics modelinganalytical problem-solvingquantitative problem-solvingdata analysisscientific computing

Soft Skills

technical problem solvingcommunication skillsinfluence technical directioncollaborationpresentation skillsresearch skillsintellectual property contributionguidance translationcross-functional communicationphysical intuition