Computational Materials Scientist

Mat3ra; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Work From Home

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of materials science and data science. This full-time role focuses on developing cutting-edge software frameworks for discovering advanced materials. You will leverage your expertise in chemistry and programming to drive innovation, working closely with a talented team of researchers and engineers. As you contribute to groundbreaking projects, you'll have the opportunity to grow into leadership positions within a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about shaping the future of materials research and enjoy tackling complex challenges, this position is tailor-made for you.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemistry/Materials Science from a tier-1 lab required.
• Advanced knowledge in Python and machine learning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for materials modeling using AI/ML techniques.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to explain complex concepts.

Skills

Chemistry/Materials Science

Python

Machine Learning

Linux/RedHat/Bash

Advanced Electronic Structure Methods

MongoDB/JSON

Message-Passing Interface / OpenMP

GPU/TPU

AWS EC2

Microsoft Azure

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry/Materials Science

Tools

VASP

Quantum ESPRESSO

Gaussian

NWChem

Siesta

SaltStack

Job description

Overview

We look for computational materials scientists excited about bridging the gap between materials/chemistry, data science, and computer science to help us develop a software framework for designing and discovering new advanced materials and chemicals.

Work will focus on (1) the application of nanoscale modeling to large sets of materials, surfaces, and reaction pathways with minimal human input, (2) organizing the data produced by the models and experimental validation, (3) establishing artificial intelligence approaches using the data.

Successful candidates will continue into leadership roles as we grow. This is a full-time permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Software development
• Materials modeling with AI/ML
• Product design and concept development
• Work closely with the engineering team, relay and explain complex concepts

Why Join

• See the results of your creative work used directly by the world's leading enterprises
• Realize your ambitions and directly define how materials research is done in the future
• Work with top-tier human capital in research, engineering, and venture capital

Minimum Requirements

Scientific

• Excellent knowledge of chemistry/materials science (Ph.D. from a tier-1 lab)
• Prior work on advanced electronic structure methods (VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, Gaussian, NWChem, Siesta, or similar)
• Prior experience with machine learning

Engineering

• Python (advanced)
• Linux/RedHat/Bash (advanced)
• MongoDB/JSON (intermediate)
• Message-passing interface / OpenMP (intermediate)
• Other (GPU, TPU) - willing to learn

Other

• Ability to learn and apply new concepts rapidly
• Extreme attention to details

Plus

• Familiarity with AWS EC2, Microsoft Azure
• Familiarity with SaltStack or similar

Company Benefits Include

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan

Compensation

• $90,000 - $140,000 salary range
• 0.1 - 0.5% stock options