Staff Research Scientist, Catalyst Simulation
Job Description:
- reputed company the translation of reaction energetics derived from atomistic simulations and machine learning potentials into process-scale 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 lifetime 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, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a reputed company field, with deep specialization in microkinetic modeling, surface reaction engineering, or multi-scale catalysis simulation.
- 6+ years of post-PhD experience (or equivalent) building and applying microkinetic models in an industrial or applied 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-scale 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 focus time and recovery
- Direct exposure to CHIPS Act-funded programs
- Mentorship and dedicated learning budgets for reputed company growth
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