Battery AI Research Scientist - Intern

Object Tech, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from interdisciplinary experts

Opportunity to publish and present research

Front-row experience in AI R&D

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Battery AI Research Scientist Intern to bridge battery research with AI. The role involves curating data, developing AI models, and engaging with academic and industrial partners. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a Ph.D. or advanced degree in relevant fields and have a strong understanding of battery systems and data analysis skills. This position provides mentorship and opportunities for research collaboration and publication.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Ph.D. or advanced Master’s in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
• Deep understanding of battery systems (Li‑ion, solid‑state, next‑gen chemistries).
• Familiarity with battery testing and degradation mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Curate and preprocess experimental data from battery sources.
• Assist in developing domain-specific foundation models for battery R&D.
• Connect with academic labs to expand Object’s collaboration network.

Skills

Battery systems

Python

Data analysis

Machine Learning frameworks

Excellent technical writing

Education

Ph.D. or advanced Master's in relevant fields

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

scikit-learn

Job description

“Why be a star when you can make a constellation?” - Mariam Kaba

Object Tech, Inc. is a leading technology company providing full-stack AI solutions to reform tech enterprises’ technology R&D and production. With the fusion of experienced scientists and engineers in materials science, nanotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, machine learning, computer vision and software engineering, we are thriving on cutting‑edge end‑to‑end AI solutions to help accelerate deep tech R&D and promote high‑yield production. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where creativity and innovation thrive.

Job Description

The Battery AI Research Scientist Intern will bridge the gap between battery research and artificial intelligence. You’ll work closely with our AI and data teams to:

bring scientific depth to the development of Battery AI tools and models, help curate and structure battery datasets, explore AI‑driven insights for materials, performance, and failure prediction, and represent our developments in the scientific community.

This is a hands‑on, interdisciplinary role ideal for someone passionate about both electrochemistry and machine learning, and eager to see AI reshape the future of energy storage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Battery Science and Data Integration

Curate, preprocess, and categorize experimental and simulation data from various battery sources (e.g., cycling, EIS, post‑mortem, electrolyte composition, manufacturing logs).

Work with Object’s scientists and engineers to develop battery‑specific data schemas for Battery AI tools and models.

Annotate and tag datasets with precise experimental context (materials, test conditions, degradation mechanisms).

Collaborate on mapping battery KPIs and physics‑based variables to machine‑learning‑ready formats.

2. AI/ML and Model Development

Assist in developing and validating domain‑specific foundation models for battery R&D.

Participate in fine‑tuning large language and multimodal models using curated battery data.

Evaluate model outputs, accuracy, and reasoning quality on domain tasks (e.g., electrolyte optimization, lifetime prediction).

Research and prototype AI methods (transformers, graph neural networks, symbolic ML) for physical science data.

3. Knowledge & Community Engagement

Connect with academic labs and industrial battery manufacturers to expand Object’s collaboration network .

Contribute to whitepapers, publications, benchmark datasets, and technical documentation.

Represent Object at battery conferences and workshops (e.g., ECS, IMLB, AABC, Beyond Lithium, etc).

Translate community feedback into actionable improvements for the AI agent.

Required Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. (preferred) or advanced Master’s in:

Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry, Applied Physics, or

Computer Science, AI/ML, Data Science (with strong interest in energy materials).

Deep understanding of battery systems (Li‑ion, solid‑state, next‑gen chemistries).

Familiarity with battery testing, degradation mechanisms, or manufacturing workflows.

Practical experience with Python, data analysis, or ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit‑learn).

Knowledge of scientific data formats (CSV, HDF5, JSON, ELN/LIMS data).

Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Publications in battery modeling, electrochemistry, or ML for materials science.

Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) or foundation models.

Experience with data cleaning and ontology design for scientific data.

Exposure to HPC environments or cloud‑based AI workflows.

What We Offer

Front‑row experience in building a scientific LLM and AI R&D agent for real‑world applications.

Opportunity to publish and present AI–Battery intersection research with Object and Object’s prestigious collaborators.

Mentorship from interdisciplinary battery and AI scientists and engineers.

Connection with battery industry and industrial experts on battery technology developments

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a short cover letter outlining your interest in this role and any relevant experience by clicking "Apply" on this page.

Object Tech, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.