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Computational Chemist – ReaxFF

Greater Boston (Woburn, MA)
full-timesenior Hybridenergy

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Description

You will work on developing and applying ReaxFF reactive force fields for battery materials, accelerating the discovery of next-generation electrolytes and interfaces. This role sits at the intersection of AI and material science, directly contributing to a high-impact energy transition project.

Requirements

  • PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field
  • Strong experience with ReaxFF or reactive force field development
  • Proficiency in molecular dynamics software (e.g., LAMMPS, GROMACS)
  • Familiarity with machine learning techniques for force field development
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and parameterize ReaxFF reactive force fields for battery materials
  • Perform molecular dynamics simulations to study electrolyte decomposition and SEI formation
  • Collaborate with experimental teams to validate and refine force field predictions
  • Integrate machine learning approaches to accelerate force field development
  • Analyze simulation data to guide material discovery and optimization
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