Multiphysics Modeling Scientist

<p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Position Overview:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span>Solid Power is seeking a</span><span> Multiphysics</span><span> </span><span>Modeling </span><span>Scientist</span><span> to join </span><span>our</span><span> t</span><span>alented team working to revolutionize the battery industry through the development of </span><span>next</span><span>-</span><span>generation</span><span>, all solid</span><span>-</span><span>state rechargeable batteries. Solid Power is a dynamic, fast</span><span>-</span><span>paced, </span><span>collaborative,</span><span> and innovative team environment. The preferred candidate will hav</span><span>e </span><span>significant experience</span><span> </span><span>working with</span><span> and using </span><span>m</span><span>ultiphysics</span><span> simulations to model</span><span> chemical systems, heat transfer</span><span> dynamics</span><span>, and</span><span> electrochemical </span><span>device behavior</span><span>s</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span><span>The candidate will</span><span> be expected to</span><span> guide </span><span>synthetic approaches for dry, inorganic powders by modeling conditions in high-throughput powder reactors.</span><span> </span><span>They will also work to update </span><span>existing</span><span> </span><span>t</span><span>hermal abuse models</span><span> that </span><span>integrate atomic-scale </span><span>reaction </span><span>kinetic</span><span>s</span><span> with continuum</span><span>-</span><span>scale heat transfer</span><span> </span><span>dynamics</span><span>. </span></span><span><span>The</span><span> </span><span>candidate </span><span>should be comfortable building</span><span> P2D</span><span>/</span><span>P4D </span><span>DFN </span><span>models and</span><span> </span><span>using the</span><span>se</span><span> </span><span>approaches</span><span> to</span><span> guide experimental </span><span>planning</span><span>,</span><span> especially as it relates to battery formulation </span><span>improvements</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Job Duties:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Develop continuum-scale reactor models for dry inorganic powder synthesis, coupling heat transfer, gas flow, mass transport, and reaction kinetics to guide reactor conditions and experimental planning.</span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Upgrade existing COMSOL-based implementations for thermal abuse modeling of ASSB cells.</span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Develop and validate mathematical models (both fundamental physics-based and data driven) to predict thermal, mechanical, and electrochemical behavior of ASSB materials, sub-assemblies, and finished cells.</span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Work with subject matter experts to develop experimental plans to isolate and quantify key model parameters, while producing minimal solvers that can be used by scientists/engineers.</span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Collaborate with subject matter experts to refine and continually validate modeling approaches, while employing best-practice workflows (i.e., mesh sensitivity analysis, ablation testing, unit testing, parameter sensitivity quantification). </span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Clearly explain to internal stakeholders the uncertainty in modeling predictions and write documentation on proposed upgrades that could be used to improve certainty. </span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Collaborate with data scientists on strategies to accelerate multiphysics modeling solvers and on strategies to guide virtual experiment prioritization (e.g. Bayesian approaches).</span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Collaborate with atomic-scale and coarse-grained modeling team members to translate their outputs into continuum-scale model inputs, assumptions, parameters, and validation targets.</span><span> </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Qualifications/Requirements:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span>Master’s or Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry</span><span>,</span><span> Materials Engineering</span><span>,</span><span> Chemical </span><span>Engineering</span><span> or </span><span>a related</span><span> Electrochemical discipline.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span><span>2+ years of professional experience using commercial software to develop </span><span>m</span><span>u</span><span>l</span><span>tiphysics</span><span> models of lithium-ion batteries.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>A deep understanding of electrochemistry, preferably with at least some experience in battery systems.</span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Proficiency <span><span>with</span><span> Python </span><span>and common data science libraries such as Pandas, NumPy,</span><span> and</span><span> SciPy</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills, having specific experience with configuring solvers for regression and parametrization tasks.</span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Experience working with COMSOL is necessary. Experience working in Ansys, work with PyBaMM, and general python knowledge are all a strong plus. </span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Previous experience building 1D PDE/ODE models from first principles and manually implementing them is a strong plus (e.g., Numpy implementation for Gummel iteration, Newton iteration, segregated solver). </span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>The ability to formulate coupled multiphysics models from first principles, including governing equations, assumptions, constitutive relationships, source terms, and boundary/initial conditions, prior to software implementation is a must.</span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Familiarity with agentic code development concepts and the limitations of LLMs</span><span> is a plus</span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>The candidate should be someone who stays up to date on the latest continuum-scale modeling approaches.</span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Rapid learner and a self-motivated individual who takes ownership in a collaborative start-up environment.</span><span> </span></span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.</span><span> </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Prolonged periods of time in front of a computer.</span></li><li style="font-size:12pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Some physical data retrieval (i.e. from non-networked computers located within the Solid Power buildings).</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$105,000 - $140,000/Annually </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Benefits: </strong>Solid Power offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical/dental/vision insurance, employer paid Life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, 401k with company match, 8 paid holidays + the week between Christmas and New Years off, Unlimited PTO, up to six (6) weeks paid FMLA leave, cell phone reimbursement and eligibility to participate in our bonus and equity plans. </span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong><span><span>Export Control Requirements:</span></span></strong><span><span> This position </span><span>could </span><span>r</span><span>equire</span><span> access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent </span><span>required</span><span>, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation </span><span>required</span><span> to </span><span>establish</span><span> authorization to receive access to such items.  </span></span><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">This position will be posted for a minimum of 7 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">All offers of employment at Solid Power are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">Please no soliciting from staffing agencies. Thank you!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">#LI-Hybrid</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">#LI-RM1</span></p><p> </p><p> </p>

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