Internship Opportunity: Computational Materials Science
Applied MaterialsSanta Clara, California, United States
Posted April 10, 2026
Internship
About the Company
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.
Job Description
Internship Opportunity: Computational Materials Science at Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA. Work on cutting-edge problems in materials modeling and simulation, contributing to active research projects relevant to advanced materials and device technologies.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a BS, MS, or PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field
- Background in computational materials science
- Experience with at least one of the following: DFT codes (VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, Gaussian, etc.), Molecular dynamics (LAMMPS, ASE), Python or similar scientific programming languages
- Familiarity with Linux/HPC environments is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to contribute to publishable or product-relevant research
- Mentorship from senior scientists
- Exposure to modern simulation and data-driven materials workflows
- Hands-on experience with real-world computational research problems
