Role OverviewWe are seeking a Computational Materials Scientist to contribute domain expertise in first-principles and molecular simulation, focusing on electronic structure, surface and interface modeling, adsorption, and reaction energetics. The successful candidate will design and solve challenging problems in atomistic and surface modeling, and deliver reliable, high-quality work within defined timelines.
What You Will Do
The successful candidate will contribute to building high-quality training and evaluation data, review and evaluate AI-generated scientific reasoning, rate and rank model outputs against defined scientific criteria, and provide clear written reasoning.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires hands-on experience with atomistic modeling using first-principles or molecular methods, proficiency with standard tooling, and a PhD in materials science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, or a related field.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with atomistic modeling using first-principles or molecular methods
- Experience modeling surfaces, interfaces, and adsorption or reaction phenomena
- Experience modeling semiconductor-relevant materials or a background in computational (heterogeneous) catalysis
- Proficiency with standard tooling (e.g., VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, CP2K, GPAW, LAMMPS, ASE, pymatgen)
- A PhD in materials science, chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, or a related field
- Clear written English and the ability to explain technical reasoning concisely
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate of $84/hour
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