Research Scientist, Battery Materials Simulation

ABOUT SANDBOXAQ SandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. The company’s Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) power advances in life sciences, financial services, navigation, cybersecurity, and other sectors. We are a global team that is tech-focused and includes experts in AI, chemistry, cybersecurity, physics, mathematics, medicine, engineering, and other specialties. The company emerged from Alphabet Inc. as an independent, growth capital-backed company in 2022, funded by leading investors and supported by a braintrust of industry leaders. At SandboxAQ, we’ve cultivated an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and impact. By investing deeply in our people, we’re building a thriving, global workforce poised to tackle the world's epic challenges. Join us to advance your career in pursuit of an inspiring mission, in a community of like-minded people who value entrepreneurialism, ownership, and transformative impact. THE OPPORTUNITY Introduction to the team: The Batteries vertical sits at the intersection of ChemSim and AI Simulation, where SandboxAQ uses physics-based simulation, proprietary datasets, and Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) to discover and optimize next-generation battery materials. Our goal is to compress slow, empirical battery R&D into an AI-driven workflow spanning prediction, simulation, and materials discovery for high-impact applications including solid-state batteries, Cobalt-free cathodes, beyond Li-ion cell chemistries, and resilient energy storage systems. Introduction to the role: We are seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist in Materials Simulation to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applying advanced simulation techniques, particularly Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Molecular Dynamics (MD), to battery materials. Additionally, expertise in building, fine-tuning or optimizing AI models for chemistry and mat