About the job
About SandboxAQ
SandboxAQ is a rapidly growing company committed to delivering innovative AI solutions that tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our world today. Our Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) drive significant advancements in various fields including life sciences, financial services, navigation, and cybersecurity.
Our diverse, global team is composed of specialists in AI, chemistry, cybersecurity, physics, mathematics, medicine, engineering, and more. Founded in 2022 as a spin-off from Alphabet Inc., SandboxAQ is backed by prominent investors and a network of industry experts.
At SandboxAQ, we foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact. We invest in our people and are dedicated to building a thriving workforce ready to address the world's greatest challenges. Join us in advancing your career within a community that values entrepreneurial spirit, ownership, and transformative change.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Research Scientist in Catalyst Discovery to join our AI Simulation Team. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with a team of highly skilled experts in computational science and machine learning to address complex challenges in the chemical and energy sectors. Your primary responsibilities will include leading client engagements and implementing cutting-edge computational workflows aimed at discovering and optimizing novel heterogeneous catalyst materials.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead impactful client engagements focused on the discovery of innovative catalyst materials, ensuring that proprietary simulations align with industrial requirements.
Utilize multiscale computational workflows to simulate reactivity and dynamics at atomic, mesoscale, and continuum levels.
Support commercial growth by offering technical expertise and helping develop proposals for pre-sales customer interactions.
Why Join Us? You will be at the forefront of the chemical and energy transition within a multidisciplinary environment, where your research and mentorship can influence the future of catalysis discovery.

