Computational Scientist, Structural & Thermal
Periodic Labs · Menlo Park, CA
CHECKED 19H AGO
Bio & Science AIonsite$250k–$350k
At a glance
Highlights
- Build structural and thermal simulation for semiconductor systems and materials.
- Develop custom FEM, fracture, and thin-film solvers beyond commercial FEA tools.
- Generate simulation datasets to train AI on the full scientific method.
What they offer
- equity
Ideal candidate
Scientist-engineer with deep solid mechanics intuition who builds solvers when physics demands it. Ownership-driven fast learner excited to fuse simulation with AI for semiconductors.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent in mechanical engineering, materials science, aerospace or related field
- Hands-on experience writing or modifying FEM codes and constitutive models
- Strong Python skills with C++, Julia or Fortran a plus
- Deep understanding of solid mechanics theory and numerical methods for PDEs
- Experience using simulations to explain experiments and guide decisions
- visa sponsorship
- Yes, we sponsor visas
Lab profile
About Periodic Labs
AI and physical sciences company building state-of-the-art models to accelerate breakthroughs in materials and energy.
What they build
- State-of-the-art AI models for scientific discovery
Known for
- Materials science
- Energy
- Semiconductors
- Lab automation
Key facts
- Backed by world-class investors