Battery Material Intern

Batteries are electrochemical devices that convert chemical energy into electrical energy and are an important technology for providing mobile electric power. Future NASA aerospace and planetary exploration missions will require advanced aerospace power technologies to provide safe, reliable, and highly efficient electrical power and next generation batteries pose a promising solution for providing on demand power. To overcome the technical challenges of next-generation chemistries, scientific investigation of the fundamental phenomena is required to drive advances in materials development and engineering solutions to maximize device performance and meet aerospace demands. The duties of the intern will include assisting in the synthesis of next generation battery active materials, composites, and assembly into full cells. Individual components and full cell systems will be analyzed through a range of characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), charge-discharge cycling, and impedance analysis. The student will be trained in material synthesis, electrochemical testing, and physical characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Conformance to all safety procedures is mandatory. Other duties may be assigned to expose the student to all aspects of the engineering field. Experience with battery material development or working in a controlled atmosphere box is desirable.

**Eligible Applicants:** Student and Educator
**Academic Level:** Undergraduate Freshman, Undergraduate Sophomore, Undergraduate Junior, Undergraduate Senior, Graduate Master's, Graduate Doctoral
**Activity Type:** In-person
**Citizenship:** US Citizen Only
**Type:** Internships