Computational Chemistry/Physics (MS/BS)

MixMode; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work on foundational scientific problems

Ownership early in your career

Culture focused on rigor and learning

Job summary

MixMode is seeking a computational chemistry or physics researcher to help build and deploy physics-based simulation methods for molecular and materials systems. This role emphasizes strong fundamentals in coding, theory, and application of reliable software.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in quantum mechanics and programming skills in Python and/or C++. Working with senior scientists in a collaborative environment offers significant responsibilities and ownership in scientific challenges.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and thermodynamics.
• Self-directed, curious, and eager to learn new theory and tools.
• Comfortable working with mathematical models and numerical methods.

Responsibilities

• Implement and extend physics-based models and algorithms for molecular and materials simulations.
• Translate theoretical ideas into efficient, well-tested numerical methods.
• Contribute to simulation pipelines, validation, and scaling of new methods.

Skills

Scientific programming skills in Python

Scientific programming skills in C++

Understanding of quantum mechanics

Understanding of statistical mechanics

Understanding of thermodynamics

Education

MS or BS in chemistry, physics, applied physics, materials science

Tools

OpenMP

MPI

CUDA

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a computational chemistry or physics researcher to help build and deploy physics-based simulation methods for molecular and materials systems. This role emphasizes strong fundamentals, excellent coding, and the ability to turn theory into reliable software.

What You’ll Do

• Implement and extend physics-based models and algorithms for molecular and materials simulations
• Translate theoretical ideas into efficient, well-tested numerical methods
• Write high-performance Python and/or C++ code, with exposure to parallel or accelerator computing
• Contribute to simulation pipelines, validation, and scaling of new methods
• Work closely with senior scientists in a highly collaborative, fast-moving research environment

Who You Are

• MS or BS in chemistry, physics, applied physics, materials science, or a related field
• Solid foundation in quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and thermodynamics
• Strong scientific programming skills in Python and/or C++
• Comfortable working with mathematical models and numerical methods
• Self-directed, curious, and eager to learn new theory and tools

Nice to Have

• Experience with molecular simulation or electronic structure codes
• Exposure to parallel programming (OpenMP, MPI, CUDA, or similar)
• Prior research experience in computational chemistry, physics, or materials science

Why Azulene Labs

• Opportunity to work on foundational scientific problems with real-world impact
• Significant responsibility and ownership early in your career
• Culture focused on rigor, learning, and building things that last