Staff Computational Scientist, Magnetic Materials
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Lead the scientific direction of the Magnets vertical at SandboxAQ. Focused on developing high-performance permanent magnets through computational methods and AI.
Responsibilities:
- Own the scientific charter and technical roadmap for the Magnets vertical
- Oversee the translation of generative design outputs into a robust IP portfolio
- Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of research scientists
- Specify and prioritize the magnetism-aware LQM, data generation, and multi-scale modeling capabilities required from the AISim platform
- Lead scientific engagement with national lab and industrial partners
- Architect the feedback loops between computational modeling and experimental lab validation
- Work closely with the commercial team to identify buyers for IP and structure agreements
- Author external scientific narratives for updates, publications, conferences, and investors
Requirements:
- PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of post-PhD experience leading scientific programs in magnetic materials
- Demonstrated ability to translate first-principles, multi-scale, and ML-driven modeling into manufacturable magnet formulations
- Track record of building and leading multidisciplinary scientific teams
- Outstanding external scientific presence: publication and patent record
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous parental leave
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
- Generous PTO
- Culture that respects focus time and recovery
- Direct exposure to CHIPS Act-funded programs
- Senior scientific and executive leadership mentorship
- Dedicated learning budgets for continued growth












