Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Graduate Research Intern: Electrolyte Development
Alameda, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$25/hr - $39/hrSila Nanotechnologies, Inc. is a next-generation battery materials company focused on powering the transition to clean energy. They are seeking a highly motivated graduate-level intern to contribute to the development and testing of novel electrolyte formulations for lithium-ion batteries.
BatteryElectric VehicleElectronicsManufacturingNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Design and develop novel electrolyte solutions, executing experiments with various solvent mixtures, tailored salt concentrations, and specialized additive packages to achieve defined performance criteria
Conduct comprehensive cell characterization utilizing standard and advanced techniques, including cycling, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), and potentiostatic analysis
Lead efforts to optimize key battery performance indicators, with a specific emphasis on extending cycle and calendar life to ensure long-term stability
Develop advanced formulations with enhanced thermal stability and safety, ensuring high performance across extreme temperatures and aggressive fast-charging protocols
Maintain meticulous documentation, conduct rigorous data analysis, and ensure precise interpretation of all experimental results
Present key findings to the R&D team through comprehensive technical reports and formal presentations
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field
Demonstrated theoretical and practical understanding of Li-ion battery components and degradation mechanisms
Proficiency in interpreting complex electrochemical data, specifically from EIS and Cyclic Voltammetry (CV)
Experience utilizing chromatography (e.g., GC-MS, Ion Chromatography) or spectroscopy (e.g., NMR, FTIR, Raman) for electrolyte analysis
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-stakes experiments simultaneously
Ability to pivot efficiently between benchtop mixing and digital data analysis while maintaining a strict focus on safety protocols and data quality
Pass a respirator fit test and be able to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis
Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes
Move items up to 50 lbs with the assistance of lift equipment and carts
Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
Reach low shelves or items on the floor
Enter spaces narrower than 3 feet
Climb stairs or over containment walls
Precise and repetitive handling of a range of material quantities
Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location
Preferred
Research experience in non-aqueous electrolyte formulations, solvation chemistry, or interfacial phenomena (SEI/CEI) is highly preferred
Benefits
Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity
Company
Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future.
Founded in 2011
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyCoatueCPP Investments
2024-06-27Series G· $375M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
2021-01-26Series F· $590M
Leadership Team
Gene Berdichevsky
Co-founder and CEO
Alex Jacobs
Co-Founder & VP Engineering
Recent News
2025-09-18
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