Materials Informatics Scientist

freudenberg; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg is seeking a highly qualified researcher to advance generative AI and physics‑informed ML for product, material, and process design. You will build data‑driven and physics‑based models to accelerate development of sustainable solutions and mobility applications.

You will analyze materials data, plan experiments, and collaborate with experts across locations while communicating complex results to diverse audiences, including executives.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, data science, computer science, physics, mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in computational methods for material and product design.
• Strong knowledge of structure-property relationships and materials characterization.
• Experience with Generative AI and ML tools for multiscale simulations.
• Proficiency in Python, Julia, C/C++, and familiarity with SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Flask, Azure or similar cloud technologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholers.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities in generative AI and physics‑informed ML for discovery and design.
• Develop data‑driven and physics‑based models to guide product and material development.
• Analyze materials data with advanced statistics and data mining techniques.
• Plan experimental campaigns and defend concepts with Freudenberg groups.
• Identify promising material candidates for further investigation.
• Communicate results through reports and presentations to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

PhD or equivalent in materials science / chemistry / chemical engineering / data science / computer science / physics / mechanical engineering

Tools

Python

Julia

C/C++

SQL / MySQL / MongoDB

Flask

Azure / cloud

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Leads activities in generative AI and physics-informed machine learning for product, formulation, material/process discovery and design.
• Develop advanced data-driven and physics-based models to guide and accelerate the development of products, materials and processes for sustainable solutions and new mobility applications.
• Analyze and interpret materials data using advanced statistical and data mining techniques.
• Propose, execute and defend project concepts; collaborate and plan experimental campaigns for model development, validation and deployment with Freudenberg Business Groups.
• Identify and prioritize promising materials candidates for further investigation and development.
• Work with a diverse range of experts, both internal and external, for developing high business impact solutions.
• Communicate results through reports and presentations to diverse audiences (both technical and non-technical), including C level.
• Collaborate effectively with materials scientists, engineers, and other researchers across geographic locations.
• Collaborates with industry or academic specialists to apply the results of research and develop new techniques.

Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent experience in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, data science, computer science, physics, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in computational methods for material and product design, either in industry or academia.
• Strong knowledge of materials science fundamentals, including structure-property relationships, materials characterization, and the principles governing material properties and behavior.
• Experience with cheminformatics, materials informatics, Generative AI, ML tools for accelerating multiscale and multiphysics simulations.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Julia, C/C++, and familiarity with SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Flask, Azure, or other cloud technologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• International outlook and willingness to travel as a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem/situation analysis, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, globally matrixed environment.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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