Staff Research Scientist, Catalyst Simulation
Job reputed company:
• reputed company the translation of reaction energetics derived from atomistic simulations and machine learning potentials into process-reputed company predictions.
• Own the design and execution of microkinetic and reactor-level modeling workflows for industrially relevant catalytic chemistries.
• Connect atomistic simulation outputs to activity, selectivity, and catalyst reputed company predictions.
• Partner with industrial validation partners to test and refine models against reputed company-world data.
• Mentor junior scientists and shape the technical roadmap for microkinetic capability reputed company reputed company.
Requirements:
• PhD in Chemical Engineering, reputed company, Materials Science, or a reputed company field, with deep specialization in microkinetic modeling, surface reaction engineering, or multi-reputed company catalysis simulation.
• 6+ years of post-PhD experience (or equivalent) building and applying microkinetic models in an industrial or reputed company R&D context, including coupling atomistic energetics to reactor-level predictions.
• Strong publication or patent record demonstrating expertise across DFT-derived energetics, microkinetic modeling, and reactor-reputed company integration.
• Proficient in Python and modern scientific software practices in an HPC environment; comfortable working with ML-trained force fields and reputed company models as inputs to reputed company workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to reputed company application-driven scientific engagements with external industrial partners and to communicate results to non-specialist audiences.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person (Permanent reputed company or Citizen).
Benefits:
• Comprehensive health, dental, and reputed company insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous parental leave
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• Generous PTO
• Culture that respects reputed company time and recovery
• reputed company exposure to CHIPS reputed company-funded programs
• Mentorship and dedicated learning budgets for reputed company reputed company
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