Computational Materials Scientist: Continuum Modeling

General Motors (GM); Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation support available

Job summary

General Motors' Research and Development Mechanics, Materials, and Process Lab seeks a Researcher to advance computational materials science at continuum scales, accelerating discovery and deployment of materials for next-generation vehicles. You will develop physics-based models and data-driven workflows to connect composition, microstructure, processing, and performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with GM teams and universities, verification and uncertainty analysis, and publication and

Qualifications

• PhD preferred in a relevant field with strong computational background.
• Graduating Aug 2026–Jun 2027 considered for the role.
• Strong fundamentals in thermodynamics, kinetics, mechanics, and transport.

Responsibilities

• Develop continuum-scale models linking composition, microstructure and properties.
• Collaborate with experimental teams to validate predictions and guide down-selection.
• Publish findings and contribute to patents and GM invention disclosures.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Data analysis

Mathematical modeling

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Fortran

Git

FEM software

Job description

General Motors' Research and Development Mechanics, Materials, and Process Lab seeks a Researcher to advance computational materials science at continuum scales, accelerating discovery and deployment of materials for next-generation vehicles. You will develop physics-based models and data-driven workflows to connect composition, microstructure, processing, and performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with GM teams and universities, verification and uncertainty analysis, and publication and