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AI Molecular Dynamics Algorithm Researcher Graduate (Seed AI for Science - Atomistic AI) - 2027 Start (PhD)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Aug 2026

💰 $300,960/yr($153,900/yr – $300,960/yr)

About the role

Responsibilities

About the Team:
The AI for Science team has been focusing on tackling challenges in natural sciences, including biology, physics, and materials, with computational tools such as Machine Learning, Computational Chemistry, High-throughput Computation. Our goal is to create breakthroughs in natural science with new methodology and help the world.
We are looking for an AI Molecular Dynamics Algorithm Researcher to join a multidisciplinary scientific computing research team and tackle challenging problems in biology, materials science, and related domains.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a graduate, you will get opportunities to pursue bold ideas, tackle complex challenges, and unlock limitless growth.
Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by the end of the year. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Responsibilities:
- Join a research team with diverse backgrounds in scientific computing and help solve challenging problems in fields such as biology and materials science.
- Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI for Science, including progress in biology, materials science, quantum chemistry, and intelligent agents.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Individuals who are completing or have recently completed a PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related disciplines.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, a proactive willingness to learn, and a conscientious, responsible work ethic.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, C, C++, CUDA, or Triton, with solid engineering capability and the ability to effectively orchestrate coding agents in development workflows.
- Meets at least one of the following criteria: Familiar with quantum chemistry algorithms, with experience in developing or using DFT/Post-HF computational tools or algorithms；Familiar with molecular dynamics engine development, with experience modifying the source code of LAMMPS or OpenMM；Familiar with machine learning algorithms, with hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: LLMs, reinforcement learning, agents, or generative models；Familiar with solid-state physics, with hands-on experience in materials simulation and MLIP development；Familiar with statistical mechanics and enhanced sampling algorithms, with strong domain knowledge and development capability.
- Candidates with publications in top journals in related fields and/or strong industry experience will be preferred.

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Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $153900 - $300960 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information te