Researcher

IFG • Redmond, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

- How would you contribute to solving important problems in climate change and sustainable materials using AI -driven scientific research? - How do you plan to collaborate effectively with cross -disciplinary teams in machine learning, computational materials and chemical sciences, and software engineering? - How experienced are you in developing and deploying automated computational workflows for scientific research? - Are you proficient in ab initio quantum chemistry methods and molecular dynamics simulation methods? - Do such questions intrigue you? - Client Overview: We are hiring on behalf of our client, Microsoft Research, a renowned leader committed to driving real -world impact on society's most pressing problems, including climate change, green energy, and sustainable materials. - Role Summary: As a Computational Chemistry Research Scientist, you will be responsible for developing and applying ML -accelerated and generative models to accelerate decarbonization for direct air capture technologies. Your expertise in computational chemistry will contribute to the growth of data centers and sustainability research.

Requirements

• PhD or 5+ years of computational experience degree in computational chemistry or related field.
• 5+ years of experience executing quantum chemical calculations at scale, with HPC or cloud computing systems, and with Python or similar.
• 5+ years of proficiency with molecular dynamics software packages (e.g. LAMMPS, GROMACS).
• 5+ years of proficiency with Gaussian -type basis quantum chemistry software (e.g. NWChem, PySCF, ORCA).
• 5+ years of proficiency with classical molecular dynamics simulation software (e.g. GROMACS, LAMMPS, ASE).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ML -accelerated and generative models.
• Experience in molecular discovery and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively with cross -disciplinary teams across machine learning, computational materials and chemical sciences, and software engineering.
• Define a strategy to integrate advanced computational chemistry and structure -based molecular design methods into molecular discovery and optimization.
• Develop and deploy robust automated computational workflows, enabling methods to be run without significant manual input.
• Maintain the highest standards in code quality and documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive hourly rate offered.
• Exciting Opportunity: This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and initiatives while honing your skills in computational chemistry and AI -driven scientific research within a dynamic corporate environment.
• Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and provide accessibility and accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree