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

SES AI is seeking a Computational Chemistry Intern to support computational modeling and simulation of advanced electrolyte systems. The intern will contribute to the SES Molecular Universe project, perform molecular dynamics simulations, and analyze results in depth.

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
• Experience with electrolyte systems, ionic systems, battery-related simulations, or sodium-ion systems is strongly preferred
• Understanding of molecular force fields, including basic principles of force field development and parameterization
• 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