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Research Scientist, Computational Condensed Matter Physics

Alewife, Cambridge, MA💼 Full-time💰 $176,000–$176,000🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Apply computational condensed matter physics and electronic structure expertise to accelerate materials discovery, optimization, and understanding of superconductors, quantum materials, and electronic devices.

Role type

Research Scientist, Computational Condensed Matter Physics

Builds

Predictive models, simulation workflows, and actionable materials hypotheses

Domain

Materials Science / Computational Physics / AI for Science

Deliverable

production ML models | research

Required skills

Computational condensed matter physics, Electronic structure theory (DFT, beyond-DFT), Atomistic simulation, First-principles modeling, Python programming, Scientific computing workflows

Preferred skills

Amorphous materials analysis, Vibrational properties calculations, AI/ML for materials science, Agentic AI systems, Closed-loop optimization workflows

Technologies

Python, DFT, Quantum chemistry tools

Responsibilities

Apply computational physics methods to study quantum materials and superconductors, Connect simulation outputs to experimental observations, Build predictive models from computational and experimental data, Analyze data to generate actionable materials hypotheses, Partner with ML and experimental teams on discovery workflows, Communicate physical insights and model limitations to collaborators

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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