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Sustainable Material Postdoc
- IBM (San Jose, CA)
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Introduction
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.
Your role and responsibilities
* Design and implement machine learning algorithms to derive novel insights from multimodal datasets by leveraging advance machine learning framework 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
Required technical and professional expertise
* 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
Preferred technical and professional experience
* Proficiency in test0driven development and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CO) 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, biochemstry, and/or material sciences
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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