Senior Research Scientist

Tri-global Solutions Group Inc.

Senior Research Scientist developing and validating materials design models at Toyota Research Institute. Collaborating with ML researchers and engineers to drive real-world materials decisions.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeLos Altos • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $258,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop chemically grounded hypotheses that guide materials discovery and help clarify which scientific relationships matter most.
Translate fundamental chemical intuition into scientific inputs, constraints, evaluation criteria, and validation strategies for AI-assisted materials workflows.
Analyze complex inorganic and functional materials systems to identify structure-property relationships relevant to batteries, fuel cells, and other emissions-free mobility technologies.
Partner with ML researchers and software engineers to ensure that materials-design tools reflect sound chemical reasoning and are scientifically meaningful.
Design and assess workflows that connect computational materials modeling, experimental data, literature evidence, and AI-assisted prediction or optimization.
Evaluate model outputs using domain knowledge, first-principles calculations, experimental data, or other appropriate scientific benchmarks.
Communicate scientific insights clearly through internal technical discussions, cross-functional collaborations, publications, and presentations.
Collaborate with colleagues across TRI, Toyota, universities, and national labs to translate emerging materials-discovery methods into useful research capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hold a PhD in solid-state/inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, materials science, condensed-matter physics, or a related field.
Have a strong publication record using chemical reasoning to predict or design functional inorganic materials.
Have hands-on experience with at least one of: solid-state synthesis, structural characterization, electrochemistry, or first-principles workflows.
Are excited to translate fundamental chemical understanding into practical tools that address real industrial problems.
Thrive in a culture that values diversity, collaboration, humility, and learning.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) eligibility
paid time off benefits (including vacation, sick time, and parental leave)
annual cash bonus structure

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Hard Skills & Tools

Chemical ReasoningStructure-Property RelationshipsComputational Materials ModelingExperimental Data AnalysisAI-Assisted PredictionValidation StrategiesTechnical PublicationsScientific Communication

Soft Skills

CollaborationHumilityLearning Mindset