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Research Science Analyst - Battery Insights

Job ID: 90593

As a Research Science Analyst, you will be at the forefront of the battery revolution, conducting research and analysis on various aspects of battery industry.

  • Brussels
  • Munich
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Do you want to do work that matters, alongside supportive leaders who will help you grow faster than you ever thought possible? Are you a creative problem-solver who is energized by challenges? You’ve come to the right place.

Who You'll Work With

Join our entrepreneurial team of 15+ researchers and consultants with main hubs in Europe, Asia, and North America. As a Research Science Analyst, you will be based in our Munich or Brussels office, work closely with 200+ internal experts with relevant industry experience and academic expertise. 

Your impact within our firm

You will help develop a pioneering solution on batteries to contribute to one of the key enablers of a low carbon economy.  
You will research plants/operations along the battery value chain, their technologies and product strategy to develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base (models and databases) on the whole battery industry. You will analyze battery market and technology, uncovering the latest trends and advancements as well as stay up-to-date with the latest developments in battery related regulations around the globe. 
In this role you will collaborate with the external data analyst team to gather publicly available intelligence relevant to our assets. You will participate in McKinsey's knowledge-building efforts by creating knowledge documents around your focus area.  
Furthermore, you will work closely with McKinsey’s global consulting teams to bring the best of Battery Insights knowledge to clients. Your expertise will help shape analysis-based recommendations and drive innovation in one of the fastest-growing industries of our times.

Your qualifications and skills

  • Master's degree in (electro-) chemistry, materials science, physics, chemical/materials engineering, electrical/mechanical engineering
  • A passion for electrification and battery value chains
  • Work or internship experience in market research or database building in a battery related laboratory/company preferred
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including modeling
  • Coding proficiency, e.g. in Python, is advantageous
  • Knowledge of data management, such as SQL, is also a plus
  • Superior problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Willing to work in a highly demanding and result-oriented team environment
  • Self-motivated and service-orientated work ethic
  • Excellent English written and oral communication skills
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
Capabilities
  • Sustainability
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Job Skill Group - N/A
Job Skill Code - SRSA - Sr Research Science Analyst
Function - Sustainability
Industry -
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Tue Aug 15 00:00:00 GMT 2023
LinkedIn Posting City - Munich
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - Germany
LinkedIn Job Title - Research Science Analyst - Battery Insights
LinkedIn Function - Analyst;Consulting;Research
LinkedIn Industry - Renewables & Environment;Research
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level