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Research Engineer - Computational Materials Science & Self-Driving Materials Discovery

Watertown, MA, us💼 Full-time💰 $140,000–$140,000🗓 2026-09-03 → 2026-09-26

Core

Conduct applied research in computational materials science at the atomistic level to develop next-generation Bosch products, bridging simulation with experimental efforts.

Role type

Senior IC research engineer (computational materials science & AI)

Builds

Actionable insights on materials behavior, selection, and optimization; AI-based frameworks for engineers

Domain

Industrial materials science, physics, chemistry, AI, simulation

Deliverable

production ML models | research

Required skills

atomistic simulation, density functional theory, molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo simulation, phase-field modeling, multiscale modeling, high-performance computing, scientific Python, AI/machine learning, active learning, Bayesian optimization, reinforcement learning, autonomous lab systems

Preferred skills

validation of simulation results with experimental data, scale-bridging techniques, industry-academic partnerships

Technologies

DFT, MD, Monte Carlo, phase-field, HPC, Python, active learning, Bayesian optimization, reinforcement learning

Responsibilities

Conduct applied research in materials science rooted in rigorous physical and chemical principles; Apply conventional atomistic methods and emerging AI tools to derive actionable insights; Identify and work with external collaborators; Create a scientifically rigorous AI-based framework for engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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