Battery Experimental Intern - Silicon,… at Nissan Motor… · Santa…

Summary: Nissan Motor Corporation is focused on mobility and vehicle electrification, offering impactful work in advanced materials development. The Battery Experimental Intern will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to explore and analyze materials systems for next-generation vehicle technologies. Responsibilities: - Assist in the synthesis and processing of materials for all‑solid‑state batteries and/or conventional lithium‑ion batteries - Perform materials characterization and property evaluation, including ionic and electronic conductivity measurements, structural analysis, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), temperature‑dependent behavior, and microstructural observations - Conduct battery performance characterization, such as cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical testing, and cycling performance evaluation - Apply descriptive data analytics to experimental and computational datasets to identify trends, correlations, and performance drivers - Analyze, summarize, and communicate research findings through technical presentations, written reports, and documentation suitable for internal dissemination and potential publication Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field - Demonstrated advanced research experience, with a strong record of scientific publications and/or filed patents in relevant technical areas - Strong theoretical foundation in inorganic and organic chemistry, materials science, and reaction kinetics - Hands-on experience in the design, synthesis, and processing of novel materials for electrochemical systems - Proficiency with a broad range of materials characterization techniques, including structural, electrical, and electrochemical methods - Demonstrated expertise in electrochemical system performance evaluation, including battery testing and diagnostics - Strong analytical skills, with exceptional attention to detail, creativity in problem‑solving, and the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams - High level of motivation and passion for empirical research, with the ability to address complex scientific questions through data‑driven approaches - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts and research findings - Must be currently enrolled in a four‑year accredited college or university program - Minimum GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) - Availability to work full‑time during the internship - Ability to work onsite in Silicon Valley, CA, for a period of three months or longer Preferred Qualifications: - Strong foundational knowledge of electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, and organic chemistry, with practical application in materials or electrochemical systems - Familiarity with battery‑related materials and processes, including electrolytes, electrodes, and interfacial phenomena, is a plus - Ability to connect fundamental scientific principles with real‑world automotive and energy‑storage challenges Required Skills: Materials synthesis and processing for batteries, Materials characterization techniques, Ionic and electronic conductivity measurements, Structural analysis, Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Battery performance characterization, Cyclic voltammetry, Electrochemical testing, Data analytics for experimental and computational datasets, Electrochemical system performance evaluation, Electrochemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Organic chemistry, Reaction kinetics, Creativity in problem-solving, work effectively in cross-functional teams, written and verbal communication skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer