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Lead Research as Staff Scientist in AI-Driven Inorganic Labs

Inside Higher Ed
Full Timelead
CAPosted April 12, 2026

Job Description

Lead cutting-edge research in inorganic materials through AI-powered self-driving labs. This role offers an opportunity to develop innovative workflows and make significant contributions to sustainability efforts.

As a Staff Scientist, your focus will be on creating and managing self-driving labs for advanced materials. Your Ph.D. in Chemistry and 5-10 years of experience in research and development will allow you to push boundaries in the field of electrochemistry. You will work collaboratively with a diverse team to fulfill the research goals of the consortium and its industry partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design self-driving lab projects aligned with user needs
  • Manage collaborative research initiatives effectively
  • Conduct automated synthesis and characterization of materials
  • Report findings through presentations and publications
  • Foster knowledge sharing among team members

Requirements

  • A Ph.D. in Chemistry is necessary
  • 5-10 years of related experience required
  • Strong background in self-driving workflows and AI
  • Experience in working with industry-led projects
  • Excellent communication and collegial skills

Lead the charge in integrating technology and research to solve critical global challenges within the materials science domain.

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