Battery Simulation Computational Scientist Internship
SilaAlameda, California
Internship
Posted March 27, 2026
$25 - $39/hr
Energy Storage
Remote
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Job Description
The Battery Simulation Computational Scientist Intern will develop and implement physics-based battery models using PyBaMM, analyze electrochemical data, and support infrastructure development to accelerate battery research and development at Sila Nanotechnologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze electrochemical data to build, parameterize, and apply numerical models
- Fit electrochemical models to experimental data and evaluate model performance
- Support development of backend pipelines and tools for physics-based models
- Collaborate with scientists and cross-functional teams to share knowledge and support battery material development
Requirements
- Commit to a 6 month internship, available for summer months, either remote or onsite.
- Currently enrolled in a BSc or MSc program, or preferably a Ph.D. program, or have equivalent research experience in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Strong experience using PyBaMM Python Battery Mathematical Modeling is required.
- Mastery of Python, including standard scientific libraries NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas.
- Experience interacting with databases using SQL or Snowflake.
- Proficient with Git and collaboration platforms GitHub or GitLab.
- Ability to navigate and execute workflows in Linux or macOS terminal environments.
- Knowledge of electrochemical theory and the application of the P2D Pseudo-Two-Dimensional or Doyle-Fuller-Newman models.
- Public contributions to the PyBaMM repository or related sister projects on GitHub are required.
- Proficiency in using AI coding tools such as Claude Code and Copilot, and knowledge of effective prompting techniques to accelerate development.
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker, or some exposure to full-stack development.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $25/hr to $39/hr, depending on education, experience, and skills
Work schedule: 6-month internship, available for summer months
Work environment perks: Remote work option
Additional benefits: Part of a competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity; may be eligible for overtime
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