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Research Scientist in Quantum Chemistry and Machine Learning

California, United States (On-site)

Research Scientist in Quantum Chemistry and Machine Learning

1 Week ago • All levels • Research & Development • Monetization

About the job

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Must have:

PhD in physics, chemistry, mathematics, machine learning or related fields
Research experience in quantum chemistry, machine learning or related fields
Strong mathematical background
Solid programming skills

Good to have:

Machine learning background
Strong publication records in top conferences or journals

Perks:

Medical insurance
Dental
Vision
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401K match
Gym reimbursement
Cellphone service reimbursement

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Responsibilities

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. About the team: Our team at ByteDance Research has been focusing on developing quantum computational chemistry and machine learning tools to help us better understand some fundamental science problems, such as the mechanism of catalyst. We are looking for outstanding researchers to join our team and conduct cutting-edge research in AI for Chemistry. Responsibilities 1. Carry out interdisciplinary research in quantum computational chemistry (such as Post Hartree-Fock method, quantum embedding method) and machine learning(such as Neural Network QMC); 2. Perform theoretical analysis on machine-learning-based quantum chemical models; 3. Conduct large-scale quantum chemical simulations (such as MPI, GPU acceleration) and verify the correctness and practicability of proposed models.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 1. Researchers or PhD graduates in physics, chemistry, mathematics, machine learning and related fields; 2. Research experience in quantum chemistry, machine learning or related fields; 3. Strong mathematical background and solid programming skills; Preferred Qualifications 1. Machine learning background 2. Strong publication records in top conferences or journals ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. ByteDance Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2 By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://jobs.bytedance.com/en/legal/privacy. #LI-Hybrid

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $145000 - $250000 annually.​
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.​
Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees: ​
We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care. ​
Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability. ​
We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.​
For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:​
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:​
1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;​
2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and​
3. Exercising sound judgment.​