Research Scientist Intern (Quantum Chemistry, Seed-AI for Science) - 2027 Start (PhD)

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Housing allowance

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Job summary

ByteDance's Seed-AI for Science team in California is seeking outstanding PhD candidates for an internship focused on quantum computational chemistry and machine learning. You will contribute to cutting-edge research, work on interdisciplinary projects, and collaborate with industry experts in a hands-on program designed to foster professional development.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a PhD with strong math and programming skills, and have research experience in quantum chemistry or ML.

Qualifications

• :Currently pursuing a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Machine Learning and related fields.
• :Research experience in quantum chemistry, machine learning or related fields.
• Strong mathematical background and solid programming skills.
• Machine Learning background.
• Strong publication records in top conferences or journals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out interdisciplinary research in quantum computational chemistry and machine learning.
• Perform theoretical analysis on machine‑learning‑based quantum chemical models.
• Conduct large‑scale quantum chemical simulations and verify the correctness and practicability of proposed models.

Skills

Quantum chemistry

Machine learning

Programming

Education

PhD candidate in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, ML or related fields

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Responsibilities

About the Team: Our team at Seed-AI for Science has been focusing on developing quantum computational chemistry and machine learning tools to help us better understand some fundamental science problems, such as the mechanism of catalyst. We are looking for outstanding researchers to join our team and conduct cutting‑edge research in AI for Chemistry.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship. PhD internships at Our Company provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, as well as to the organization’s future plans and emerging technologies.

Our dynamic internship experience blends hands‑on learning, enriching community‑building and professional development events, and collaboration with industry experts.

• Carry out interdisciplinary research in quantum computational chemistry and machine learning.
• Perform theoretical analysis on machine‑learning‑based quantum chemical models.
• Conduct large‑scale quantum chemical simulations and verify the correctness and practicability of proposed models.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Machine Learning and related fields.
• Research experience in quantum chemistry, machine learning or related fields.
• Strong mathematical background and solid programming skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Machine Learning background.
• Strong publication records in top conferences or journals.

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Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Hourly) - Campus Intern

The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $60- $60.

Benefits

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits and more. Interns also receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in first half of year, 40 if hired in second half of year). Interns who are not working 100% remote may also be eligible for housing allowance.

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

• Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
• Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and
• Exercising sound judgment.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Reasonable Accommodation

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