Sr. Characterization Scientist – Magnetism & Superconductivity

Lila Sciences; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Bonus potential

Generous early-stage equity

Job summary

Lila Sciences in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Scientist II/Senior Scientist to drive advanced characterization workflows for magnetic and superconducting materials. You'll contribute to our autonomous science platform, collaborating with experts to accelerate materials discovery.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field and has experience with VSM/SQUID techniques. Competitive base compensation starts at $128,000, with generous equity options.

Qualifications

• PhD with 1–5 years of postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in characterization of magnetic or superconducting materials.
• Strong understanding of the physics of magnetism and superconductivity.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize characterization workflows for superconducting materials.
• Analyze complex datasets to extract materials properties.
• Collaborate with experimentalists and ML scientists.

Skills

Characterization of magnetic or superconducting materials

Data analysis and interpretation

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Proficiency with VSM/SQUID

Education

PhD in Materials Science, Physics, or Chemistry

Tools

VSM

SQUID magnetometry

Python

Job description

Lila Sciences in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Scientist II/Senior Scientist to drive advanced characterization workflows for magnetic and superconducting materials. You'll contribute to our autonomous science platform, collaborating with experts to accelerate materials discovery.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a relevant field and has experience with VSM/SQUID techniques. Competitive base compensation starts at $128,000, with generous equity options.