Sustainable Material Postdoc

IBM

San Jose, CA

Full Time

Senior

12 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and innovative Postdoctoral Research Scientist with expertise in computational chemistry/biochemistry, machine learning, and scientific software development. This role offers an exciting opportunity to advance research at the intersection of machine learning, chemistry and physics, and multi-agent systems within a world-class research environment. You will lead pioneering research initiatives, design state-of-the-art workflows, and foster cross-disciplinary collaborations to address complex challenges across diverse domain.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement machine learning algorithms to derive novel insights from multimodal datasets by leveraging advanced machine learning frameworks like PyTorch and TensorFlow
Contribute to the development of foundational models and workflows for materials discovery
Publish high impact factor research, file patents for novel methodologies, and present findings at prestigious conferences
Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies and contribute to the development of cutting-edge tools and platforms

Requirements

PhD in Computational Chemistry, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and technologies like TensorFlow, PyTorch, CUDA, and Ray
Familiarity with high-performance computing environments, cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud), and DevOps tools (Docker, GitHub Actions)
A solid publication record demonstrating the ability to conduct and communicate impactful research

Nice to Have

Proficiency in test-driven development and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices to ensure robust and scalable workflows
Experience in knowledge engineering, machine learning, and scientific software development
Familiarity with multi-agent framework (LangChain, LangGraph) and advanced RAG workflows
Proven success in collaborating across disciplines to deliver innovative solutions
Deep knowledge of computational biology, biochemistry, and/or material sciences

Qualifications

Doctorate Degree

Working at IBM

IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. We anticipate and examine 'What's Next in Computing' to create and integrate technologies that solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. Our culture emphasizes continuous learning, curiosity, collaboration, trust, personal responsibility, and a can-do attitude. IBMers are growth-minded, open to feedback, and committed to transforming themselves and the company through innovation and teamwork.

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