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periodic-labs

Jul 09

Research Scientist, Thin Films

Onsite Menlo Park, CA

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Job description

You will lead thin-film synthesis efforts in Menlo Park, CA, collaborating with scientists and engineers. This role involves developing novel materials and designing automated laboratory infrastructure.

Details

  • Menlo Park, CA, work from office
  • $250,000-350,000 + equity
  • PhD in chemistry, physics, or materials science with 5+ years of hands-on experience
  • Visa sponsorship available

The work

  • Develop synthesis strategies for novel thin-film materials predicted by AI
  • Control crystal structures, defects, and properties of new compounds
  • Collaborate with AI teams to build predictive models of materials growth
  • Design and deploy automated growth and characterization hardware