Research Scientist, Condensed Matter Theory

Periodic Labs
Washington, US
Remote

Job Description

Job Description:

  • Join a world-class team of scientists and engineers pushing the boundaries of physics research in a groundbreaking lab where AI, theory, and automation unlock discoveries at unprecedented speed and scale.
  • Work on using theoretical modeling to connect first-principles calculations and experiments.
  • Collaborate with computational and experimental scientists and ML researchers.

Requirements:

  • PhD in formal condensed matter theory for quantum materials.
  • Deep expertise in relating theoretical models to real materials and experiments.
  • Experience with running first principles calculations like density functional theory on realistic systems.
  • Experience with deep learning, including but not limited to graph neural networks.
  • Experience in modeling superconductivity and/or magnetism.

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Density functional theoryGraph neural networksSuperconductivityMagnetism

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

senior

Posted

4/11/2026

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