Electrolyte Characterization Internship H/F VERKOR

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Verkor is a French industrial company aiming to pioneer low-carbon battery manufacturing in France. With the backing of prominent industrial companies such asRenault Group, Plastic Omnium and Schneider Electric, Verkor intends to electrify the future of European mobility.
With over 750 experts from 48 different countries, our endeavor is to unite exceptional global talent to bring this ambitious and innovative project to life. Our strong and agile international team continues to grow and adapt to new challenges. Based in Grenoble and Dunkirk (France), we have recently started operations our Verkor Innovation Centre (R&D centre and 4.0 pilot line).
We now focus on building the world's most modern and efficient Gigafactory in Dunkirk (France). With this facility, our ambition is an initial annual production of 16 Gwh of lithium-ion batteries by 2025, thus powering 300,000 electric vehicles annually.
In joining us you will actively participatein this breathtaking industrial adventure to shape the future of European mobility.
- Develop novel methodologies to characterize Li-ion battery electrolyte properties- Design and use custom-designed electrochemical cells- Measure transport properties through a set of established and novel electrochemical methods- Run analytical characterization experiments incuding densitometry, DSC, GC-MS, FTIR, etc.- Analyze data and discuss regularly with engineers and scientists and draw meaningful conclusions, contribute to Verkor Li-ion cell development- Run existing mathematical models or develop new models (both depending on candidate's interest) in Python, Matlab, or COMSOL- Present results to the multi-dsciplinary Product Design Engineering team- Construct database
Your responsibilities will BE without being limited :

- Develop novel methodologies to characterize Li-ion battery electrolyte properties
- Design and use custom-designed electrochemical cells
- Measure transport properties through a set of established and novel electrochemical methods
- Run analytical characterization experiments incuding densitometry, DSC, GC-MS, FTIR, etc.
- Analyze data and discuss regularly with engineers and scientists and draw meaningful conclusions, contribute to Verkor Li-ion cell development
- Run existing mathematical models or develop new models (both depending on candidate's interest) in Python, Matlab, or COMSOL
- Present results to the multi-dsciplinary Product Design Engineering team
- Construct database

Requirements

- 3rd year engineering school or 2nd year master's student in electrochemistry, electrochemical engineering, experimental physics with strong grade records
- Satisfactory English level (oral and written)
- Good knowledge in applied thermodynamics, physical chemistry and transport phenomena
- Open to dynamic multi-disciplinary topics and work environment
- Familiar with/interested in programing tools including Python and Matlab
- Track record in journal publication is a strong plus
- Familiarity/experience in mathematical modeling is a strong plus

Why join us?
Strong company spirit and culture settle down around our 4 values :ContributionWe promote personal initiative and give everyone the means to contribute to the company's success.CommunicationWe're committed to transparent communication : we say what we think, and we mean what we say.Team SpiritEveryone, in their role, is an ambassador for the company. At Verkor, success is most definitely a team sport !CommitmentWe're all working towards a common goal : a sustainable future, which we're building one step at a time.

Attractive work conditions*- Stimulating work environment : pleasant offices, multicultural and motivated team- Lunch vouchers - 50% of local transportation costs financed - Industry-leading healthcare- Verkor Shareholding Scheme - Opportunities to network and connect with worldwide experts
For more info on the company, please visit us at *all positions are open to individuals possessing a Recognition of the Status of Disabled Worker (RQTH)