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Factory Motor Parts Co

Battery Marketer

Arlington Heights, IL · On-site

$18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Clean, late-model company Platinum transit van. * Sales incentives, contests, and proven customer ... Handle battery cores and paperwork accurately and by company standards. * Represent Factory Motor ...

Factory Motor Parts

Battery Marketer

Arlington Heights, IL · On-site

$18/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Clean, late-model company Platinum transit van. * Sales incentives, contests, and proven customer ... Handle battery cores and paperwork accurately and by company standards. * Represent Factory Motor ...

Factory Motor Parts

Battery Marketer

Arlington Heights, IL

$18.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Clean, late-model company Platinum transit van. * Sales incentives, contests, and proven customer ... Handle battery cores and paperwork accurately and by company standards. * Represent Factory Motor ...

Rivian

Sr. Process Engineer, Battery

Normal, IL · On-site

$98K - $123K/yr

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Experience in using 2D & 3D Modeling tools (AutoCAD, CATIA/ENOVIA) * Experience and/or Knowledge in ... battery manufacturing * Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day * Required to walk; climb or ...

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What is battery modeling?

A Battery Modeling job involves developing and utilizing mathematical models to simulate the behavior, performance, and degradation of batteries. Engineers in this role create models to predict battery life, efficiency, and thermal characteristics, aiding in design optimization and system integration. They work with tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and machine learning techniques to simulate real-world conditions. Battery modelers collaborate with researchers and engineers to improve battery technology for applications in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and consumer electronics. The role requires expertise in electrochemistry, physics-based modeling, and data analysis.

What does someone in battery modeling do?

Professionals in Battery Modeling spend their days designing and simulating battery systems, analyzing test data, and refining computational models to predict battery performance and lifespan. They often collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, chemists, and product designers to ensure models align with experimental results and real-world application needs. Regular responsibilities may also include preparing technical reports, staying updated on advances in battery technology, and supporting validation testing. This dynamic role offers a blend of independent analytical work and teamwork to drive impactful results in battery development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for battery modeling?

To thrive in Battery Modeling, you need a strong background in electrochemistry, applied mathematics, physics, or engineering, often supported by an advanced degree in these fields. Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB, COMSOL Multiphysics, or Python, and familiarity with battery management systems and modeling software are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective collaboration skills help set candidates apart. These capabilities are crucial for developing accurate battery models, driving innovation, and working effectively within multidisciplinary research or engineering teams.

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Postdoctoral Appointee - Battery Modeling, Electrochemistry, and AI

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, IL • On-site

$72K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

We invite applications for aPostdoctoral Appointeeposition in theChemical Sciences and Engineering Division (CSE)at Argonne National Laboratory.

Working under the guidance of a supervisor, the successful candidate will conduct research focused onmeso- and macroscale mathematical modeling of next-generation batteries, while leveraging advancedartificial intelligence (AI) toolsto accelerate scientific discovery. Research areas includesolid-state batteries with lithium and sodium metal anodes, as well as themorphology evolution of materialscoupled with electrochemical and mechanical phenomena.

The selected candidate will developcomputational models at the mesoscale and/or macroscalebased on the principles ofmass, momentum, and energy conservationto describe processes such asmorphological change, dendrite growth, side reactions, delamination, and related behavior in hard and soft materials. A strong emphasis will be placed on theintegration of AI methods and agentic workflowsinto model development and scientific analysis.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely withexperimental teamsworking in areas such aselectrochemical characterization and synchrotron analysis, as well as withtheoretical researchersspecializing inatomistic simulation, density functional theory (DFT), and ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD). The successful candidate will also engage with collaborators across Argonne, other national laboratories, universities, and international research institutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop mesoscale and/or macroscale computational models for battery materials and processes

  • Implement models and perform numerical simulations

  • Analyze and interpret simulation and experimental data

  • Integrate AI tools and workflows to enhance modeling and accelerate learning

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary experimental and theoretical research teams

  • Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals

  • Present research findings at scientific conferences and meetings

  • Prepare reports, presentations, and technical summaries for group meetings and sponsor reporting requirements

Position Requirements

  • Recent or soon-to-be-completed PhD (within the last 0-5 years) in field of Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field

  • A deep understanding ofelectrochemistry, electrochemical engineering, and battery science

  • Strong experience in developing computational models based onmass, momentum, and energy balance principles

  • Strong skills in applyingAI tools and agentic workflowsto scientific research

  • Some experience in proposing, planning, and designing experiments

  • Demonstrated ability to process, analyze, and interpret research results

  • Strong skill in formulating and solving scientific problems

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Ability to model Argonne's core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork

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Postdoctoral

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Postdoctoral Appointee

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Long-Term (Fixed Term)

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Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $72,879.00-$121,465.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

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