[Japan] Computational Chemistry Intern (Materials Modeling/Molecular Simulation)

SES AI is seeking a Computational Chemistry Intern to join the Molecular Universe team and support computational modeling and simulation of advanced electrolyte systems.

Requirements

• PhD (or PhD candidate) in Computational Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with molecular dynamics simulations, particularly for liquid-phase systems
• Familiarity with common simulation tools such as GROMACS, LAMMPS, OPENMM, or similar packages
• Programming skills in Python or similar languages for data analysis, workflow automation, and simulation pipeline development
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose simulation instability, convergence issues, and physical inconsistencies
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, international research environment