Research Scientist II

Citrine Informatics

Research Scientist advancing materials informatics through data science and AI at Citrine Informatics. Leading funded research projects in collaboration with government and industry partners.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform high-quality technical work in materials informatics, including data processing, machine learning model building, and designing and executing active learning workflows
Rapidly adapt to new material domains and technical problems
Manage technical aspects of funded programs
Manage engagements with collaborators at universities, national labs, and other companies, including frequent and empathetic communication with collaborators
Aid in the preparation of responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) and actively explore and develop opportunities for research funding
Interface with Citrine’s other core technical teams to facilitate knowledge transfer to and from the External Research Department
Publish high-impact technical work in the form of peer-reviewed journal publications, case studies, and blog posts
Present at technical conferences and workshops and travel to collaborator institutions for program-related meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. degree in materials science or chemistry, or equivalent experience
Exceptional communication skills
Enthusiasm to own projects end-to-end and a desire to drive progress through coordination and project management on research collaborations
Demonstrated experience with machine learning, statistical modeling, optimization, and AI methods as applied to materials or chemistry
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously to scope out new projects, prioritize, manage time effectively, and execute to aggressive deadlines
Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments, defining technical approaches from incomplete information, and driving projects forward with limited supervision
Demonstrated programming skills (Python preferred)
Experience contributing to successful government or industrial research proposals
Demonstrated experience authoring peer-reviewed journal articles and communicating scientific results through publications, technical reports, and conference presentations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k with matching up to 4%
Medical, vision, dental insurance (we pay 100% of your premium and 75% of your dependents)
Company-paid Life and Disability insurance
FSA and HSA plans
Equity options within the company
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Flexible PTO on top of our 15 paid company holidays (includes your birthday!)
Free financial counseling
$600 tech allowance
Monthly $75 phone reimbursement
$5,000 annual continuing educational allowance

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Hard Skills & Tools

machine learningdata processingstatistical modelingoptimizationAI methodsprogramming (Python)active learning workflowstechnical writingpeer-reviewed publicationsresearch proposal development

Soft Skills

exceptional communicationproject managementcoordinationautonomytime managementadaptabilityproblem-solvingcollaborationempathypresentation skills

Certifications

Ph.D. in materials sciencePh.D. in chemistry