Company Description
At MatNex, we are pushing the boundaries of possibility in science and technology, starting with the materials that make them. We are a diverse team united by ambition, curiosity, and a shared mission to build a new world from the atom up.
Job Description
We are looking for talented Scientific Software Developers who are computational scientists passionate about building cutting‑edge tools for materials science. As a Scientific Software Developer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our materials modelling suite to predict the properties of promising classes of novel materials and determine which materials we need to develop next.
Responsibilities
* Develop general‑purpose tools for data‑driven materials modelling, tackling challenges across a wide range of material classes and applications in an agile environment.
* Design and orchestrate high‑throughput calculation workflows, leveraging the tools you develop.
* Interface with our high‑performance computing environments to maximise the efficiency of calculations.
* Collaborate with our science team to identify goals for platform development, opening new avenues for scientific investigation.
Qualifications
* Minimum 2.1 first degree in Physical Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
* 3+ years of additional relevant experience, or PhD in Physical Science, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
* Excellent working knowledge of scientific principles and appreciation of their application to materials challenges.
* Some knowledge of the usage, implementation, and theoretical background of computational modelling of materials, with experience in methods such as:
o Molecular dynamics
o Density functional theory / time‑dependent density functional theory
o Crystal plasticity models
o Kinetic Monte Carlo
o Dislocation dynamics
o Coarse‑grain modelling
* Track record of coding in Python for technical applications.
* Passionate about the start‑up ecosystem and opportunities presented in early‑stage businesses.
Additional Qualifiers (You may also have)
* Experience modelling semiconductor materials and/or working in the semiconductor industry.
* Successful track record applying for and/or managing grant‑funded projects.
* Ability in JavaScript, Fortran, Julia or C++.
* Understanding of containerisation technology (e.g., Docker).
* Experience in application of machine learning (e.g., use of TensorFlow to train models).
* Understanding of material sustainability issues and commitment to addressing them.
Benefits
* Stock options – you become a vested partner in our future achievements.
* Shape the company's future – early‑stage opportunity to influence direction.
* Flexible holidays – 33 days holiday per year, plus UK public holidays.
* Birthday day off.
* Private healthcare services through Vitality and Medicash.
* Flexible working arrangements – 3 days per week in London office, plus flexible times.
* Continuous learning and growth.
* Work from anywhere – travel the world while you get your job done.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
MatNex actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. Research suggests women only apply when they meet 100% of the criteria. Our hiring data shows female applicants were 3 times more likely to proceed to first round interviews than male applicants. We encourage you to apply even if you do not feel you are an exact fit to the spec as we are excited by diversity of experience and above all passion to make a difference.
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