Research Scientist, Battery Materials Simulation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Execute advanced simulations utilizing DFT and MD for solid-state materials, concentrating on predicting characteristics for solid-state electrolytes and interfacial degradation reactions.

• Utilize data-driven methodologies to interpret extensive datasets generated from computational simulations and experiments to reveal novel insights into material behaviors.

• Implement high-fidelity data generation initiatives and create ML force fields for solid-state materials.

• Lead and define projects with specific deliverables in collaboration with agile teams.

• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to independently develop and scale innovative and impactful materials design solutions.

• Formulate and assess hypotheses to facilitate design decisions and steer project direction by creating and applying computational methods and workflows.

• Present and communicate research results effectively through scientific presentations, blog articles, client-focused presentations, and peer-reviewed journals.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Over 3 years of practical experience in modeling intricate solid-state battery materials, including cathodes, anodes, solid-state electrolytes, and/or interfacial reactions under non-equilibrium conditions is strongly desired.

• Expertise in commonly used DFT and MD simulation software (e.g., VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, LAMMPS, ASE).

• Proficient in developing or utilizing AI models for chemistry and material discovery with well-known deep learning frameworks on CPUs and GPUs.

• Demonstrated ability to benchmark and evaluate domain-specific AI models for materials discovery.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance;

• 401(k) with company match;

• Generous parental leave;

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements;

• Generous PTO;

• A culture that values focus time and recovery;

• Direct involvement with CHIPS Act-funded programs;

• Mentorship opportunities;

• Dedicated learning budgets to foster continuous growth.