Research Scientist, Materials Characterization

Highlights

• Bring AI predictions to life via physics and measurement in autonomous discovery lab.
• Design high-throughput characterization to feed AI-guided discovery pipelines.
• Own high-fidelity thermodynamic, transport and spectroscopic property measurements.

What they offer

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Ideal candidate

Senior experimental physicist who obsesses over measurement quality and thrives owning hands-on characterization. You love bridging physics, automation and AI to accelerate materials discovery at scale.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or related field, with 5+ years of hands-on experience in physical property characterization
• Deep, demonstrated expertise in electronic and magnetic property measurements, including resistivity, Hall effect, magnetometry, and heat capacity
• Strong background in cryogenic measurements and low-noise techniques, including lock-in methods, shielding/grounding, and precision instrumentation
• Strong track record of highly impactful research demonstrated by publications in top-tier journals and/or inventions
• Proficiency with data analysis (e.g., Python/Jupyter) and disciplined data management practices
• Excellent scientific writing, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strong ownership of experiment quality