Senior Researcher
Core
Inventing new and improving existing battery materials (specifically Sodium-ion) and optimizing cell designs for integration into future GM products.
Role type
Senior Researcher (Battery Materials & Cell Design)
Builds
High-performance, low-cost battery cells and materials for GM products
Domain
Automotive / Electrochemistry / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
Required skills
Battery material synthesis, characterization, and cell testing; Electrochemistry and cell performance diagnosis; Post-mortem analysis; Crystalline-phase composition designing; Microstructure engineering; Manufacturing process optimization; Advanced analytical technologies (SEM, TEM, 3D-APT, XRD); Thermodynamics/kinetics calculations
Preferred skills
Research publications in battery cathode/anode development; Experience in commercial labs or industrial R&D centers
Technologies
SEM, TEM, 3D-APT, XRD
Responsibilities
Research and develop novel battery materials (cathode and anode); Generate innovative ideas and establish technical pathways for material properties; Lead technology development, validation, and transfer to engineering; Collaborate with internal GM organizations and external partners; Represent GM through external publications and presentations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC