Semiconductor Material Science Research

Job Description

Job title: Semiconductor Material Science Research Scientist. Location: London, UK

Responsibilities:

• Execute and analyze advanced computational simulations, including Density Functional Theory (DFT), Density Functional Perturbation Theory (DFPT), and molecular dynamics (MD), to predict semiconductor properties.

• Predict key properties such as band gaps, defect levels, leakage currents, dielectric constants, and interfacial properties.

• Apply physical and chemical principles to understand atomic-scale structure-property relationships and semiconductor interfaces;

• Identify promising semiconductor materials through computational tools and collaborate with experimental researchers to synthesize and validate them in the laboratory.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Computational Materials Science, Solid-State Chemistry, Condensed Matter Physics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Technical experience with first-principles simulation methods, including DFT and DFPT.

• Programming experience, such as Python, for workflow management, data analysis, and tool automation.

• Experience using computational materials science packages such as VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, or similar tools.

Preferred:

• Experience developing or applying machine learning models to predict materials properties.

• Experience with high-throughput computational workflows and running simulations on high-performance computing (HPC) or cloud infrastructure.

• Familiarity with molecular dynamics packages such as LAMMPS.

• Demonstrated ability to connect computational predictions with experimental discoveries.

Benefits and additional information:

• Opportunity to contribute to AI-driven scientific discovery and semiconductor materials research.

• Work with interdisciplinary teams focused on advanced AI development, scientific innovation, and global challenges.

• English proficiency is required unless otherwise specified.

• Google is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace;

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