Fall 2026 Hybrid PhD Battery Modeling Intern

GM; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Fall Intern to develop first-principles, physics-based battery models at the Global Technical Center in Warren, MI. You will advance Multiphysics modeling across electrochemical and mechanical domains, contributing to design decisions and next-generation EV battery technology.

You will collaborate with experts in electrochemistry and materials science, publish findings, and participate in internal reviews.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. student focusing on electrochemistry or battery modeling with expected graduation by 2028.
• Experience developing physics-based finite-element battery modeling and electrode microstructure simulation.
• Strong foundation in electrochemistry, solid mechanics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena.
• Experience developing coupled Multiphysics models across scales.
• Strong programming proficiency in C++ and Python for scientific computing and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate physics-based battery models for multiple chemistries and formats.
• Implement finite-element methods for complex electrode microstructures and tomography.
• Build coupled electrochemical and mechanical models across scales.
• Investigate degradation mechanisms via Multiphysics modeling.
• Apply models to predict performance, lifetime, and safety in real-world conditions.
• Translate outputs into actionable guidance for design and materials selection.
• Integrate models into multi-scale simulation frameworks and toolkits.
• Lead technical problem solving grounded in physical intuition and analysis.
• Publish and present work in journals, conferences, and internal reviews.
• Contribute to IP and patents in battery modeling and design.

Skills

C++ & Python proficiency

Analytical problem-solving

Research track record

Technical communication

Influence technical direction

Education

Ph.D. student (expected graduation by 2028) in Physics, Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Materials Science or related field

Job description

General Motors is seeking a Fall Intern to develop first-principles, physics-based battery models at the Global Technical Center in Warren, MI. You will advance Multiphysics modeling across electrochemical and mechanical domains, contributing to design decisions and next-generation EV battery technology.

You will collaborate with experts in electrochemistry and materials science, publish findings, and participate in internal reviews.