Research Science Analyst - Battery Insights
McKinsey & Company · Amsterdam +2 · 4d ago
Mid levelOn-siteStrategy & Management Consulting
Who you'll work with
Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues—at all levels—will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won’t find anywhere else.
When you join us, you will have:
- Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
- A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
- Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions for our clients. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- World-class benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.
What you'll do
You'll analyze trends and opportunities across the battery value chain - including cell manufacturing, cathode and anode materials, and battery technologies.
You'll build proprietary market models and decision tools, and collaborate with cell makers, OEMs, suppliers and investors to deliver strategic insights.
You'll bring a deep understanding of the battery ecosystem - from raw materials and cell chemistry to gigafactory operations and market dynamics - and a passion for translating data into strategic recommendations. You should be comfortable using AI tools and basic coding to enhance workflows and modeling.
You will be part of the firm's think tank for innovation and decision support across the battery value chain. We help business leaders and policymakers solve critical challenges to accelerate the global shift to electrification and a low-carbon economy.
Working closely with our global network of battery experts, you'll help shape client strategies with data-backed perspectives on technologies, market outlooks, value pools, and cost and value-chain transparency across geographies.
You'll join one of our hubs – Munich, Brussels or Amsterdam - as part of the broader Battery Accelerator Team, with 250+ members, working closely with internal experts with relevant industry experience and academic expertise.
Your background
- Master's degree in (electro-)chemistry, materials science, physics, chemical/materials engineering, electrical/mechanical engineering, or a related analytical field preferred
- Academic background and/or first professional experience in batteries, electrification, energy storage or the battery value chain highly valued
- Strong interest in battery technologies and a commitment to developing subject-matter expertise to support McKinsey teams and clients
- Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint required; experience in a programming language (e.g., Python) and data management or visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Power BI) is a strong plus
- Comfort using AI tools and automation to streamline analysis and accelerate development of client-facing assets
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders in fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environments
- Strong process management skills; capable of coordinating multiple workstreams independently
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; additional language skills are a plus (e.g., Mandarin, German, Korean)