Research Scientist II

Posted 15hrs ago

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Research Scientist advancing materials informatics through data science and AI at Citrine Informatics. Leading funded research projects in collaboration with government and industry partners.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform high-quality technical work in materials informatics, including data processing, machine learning model building, and designing and executing active learning workflows
  • Rapidly adapt to new material domains and technical problems
  • Manage technical aspects of funded programs
  • Manage engagements with collaborators at universities, national labs, and other companies, including frequent and empathetic communication with collaborators
  • Aid in the preparation of responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) and actively explore and develop opportunities for research funding
  • Interface with Citrine’s other core technical teams to facilitate knowledge transfer to and from the External Research Department
  • Publish high-impact technical work in the form of peer-reviewed journal publications, case studies, and blog posts
  • Present at technical conferences and workshops and travel to collaborator institutions for program-related meetings

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. degree in materials science or chemistry, or equivalent experience
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Enthusiasm to own projects end-to-end and a desire to drive progress through coordination and project management on research collaborations
  • Demonstrated experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, optimization, and AI methods as applied to materials or chemistry
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously to scope out new projects, prioritize, manage time effectively, and execute to aggressive deadlines
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments, defining technical approaches from incomplete information, and driving projects forward with limited supervision
  • Demonstrated programming skills (Python preferred)
  • Experience contributing to successful government or industrial research proposals
  • Demonstrated experience authoring peer-reviewed journal articles and communicating scientific results through publications, technical reports, and conference presentations.

Benefits:

  • 401k with matching up to 4%
  • Medical, vision, dental insurance (we pay 100% of your premium and 75% of your dependents)
  • Company-paid Life and Disability insurance
  • FSA and HSA plans
  • Equity options within the company
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Flexible PTO on top of our 15 paid company holidays (includes your birthday!)
  • Free financial counseling
  • $600 tech allowance
  • Monthly $75 phone reimbursement
  • $5,000 annual continuing educational allowance