Energy & Materials Intern - Experimental Electrolyzer Modeling
Toyota Research InstituteLos Altos, California
Internship
Posted January 16, 2026
$45 - $65/hr
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Job Description
The Energy Materials Intern will contribute to developing physics-based water electrolyzer models by performing data analytics and modeling related to electrolyzer design and testing, at the interface of materials science and AI, during a 12-week paid summer internship at Toyota Research Institute.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of physics-based water electrolyzer models.
- Develop materials-informed water electrolyzer models to aid in device design and testing.
- Perform data analytics related to electrolyzers and half-cell data.
- Conduct mass transport, kinetic, and thermodynamic modeling for electrolyzer components.
- Develop structural causal models to understand electrolyzer performance.
Requirements
- Must be an intern researcher contributing to the development of physics-based water electrolyzer models.
- Experience or knowledge in developing materials-informed water electrolyzer models that provide insight into the design and testing of zero-gap electrolyzers or related devices.
- Ability to perform data analytics for electrolyzers or half-cell data, including mass transport, kinetic, and thermodynamic modeling.
- Experience or skills in structural causal model development is required.
- Must be enrolled in a program related to materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field (implied by the internship focus and research activities).
- Availability to work in-office for the duration of the 12-week summer internship in 2026.
- Ability to learn and apply skills at the interface of materials science and artificial intelligence.
- Proficiency in using scientific tools and methods relevant to modeling and data analysis in electrochemical systems (implied by job duties).
Benefits & Perks
Paid summer internship (12 weeks)
In-office role
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off including holiday pay and sick time
Generous benefits package
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