Senior Research Scientist

Responsibilities

• Develop chemically grounded hypotheses that guide materials discovery and help clarify which scientific relationships matter most
• Translate fundamental chemical intuition into scientific inputs, constraints, evaluation criteria, and validation strategies for AI-assisted materials workflows
• Analyze complex inorganic and functional materials systems to identify structure-property relationships relevant to batteries, fuel cells, and other emissions-free mobility technologies
• Partner with ML researchers and software engineers to ensure that materials-design tools reflect sound chemical reasoning and are scientifically meaningful
• Design and assess workflows that connect computational materials modeling, experimental data, literature evidence, and AI-assisted prediction or optimization
• Evaluate model outputs using domain knowledge, first-principles calculations, experimental data, or other appropriate scientific benchmarks
• Communicate scientific insights clearly through internal technical discussions, cross-functional collaborations, publications, and presentations
• Collaborate with colleagues across TRI, Toyota, universities, and national labs to translate emerging materials-discovery methods into useful research capabilities

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD in solid-state/inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, materials science, condensed-matter physics, or a related field
• Have a strong publication record using chemical reasoning to predict or design functional inorganic materials
• Have hands-on experience with at least one of: solid-state synthesis, structural characterization, electrochemistry, or first-principles workflows
• Be excited to translate fundamental chemical understanding into practical tools that address real industrial problems

Benefits

• Paid time off benefits (including vacation, sick time, and parental leave)
• A generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and an annual cash bonus structure