Research Scientist in Computational Chemistry (Scientific Computing)- 2023 Start...

Research Scientist in Computational Chemistry (Scientific Computing)- 2023 Start (PhD)

SeattleRegularR&D - Machine learning2023 PhD GraduateJob ID: D2552

Responsibilities

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

Why Join Us At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to inspire - for you, for us, and for more than 1 billion users on our platform. We lead with curiosity and aim for the highest, never shying away from taking calculated risks and embracing ambiguity as it comes. Here, the opportunities are limitless for those who dare to pursue bold ideas that exist just beyond the boundary of possibility. Join us and make impact happen with a career at TikTok.

Team Introduction Scientific Computing team has been focusing on tackling challenges in natural sciences including biology, physics, and materials, with computational tools such as Machine Learning, Computational Chemistry, High-throughput Computation. Our goal is to create breakthroughs in natural science with new methodology and help the world.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2023. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with TikTok.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following start dates below: 1. January 16, 2023 2. February 6, 2023 3. March 6, 2023 4. May 22, 2023 5. June 12, 2023 6. July 17, 2023 7. August 14, 2023 We will prioritize candidates who are able to commit to these start dates. Please state your availability and graduation date clearly in your resume.

Application deadline: February 15th, 2023 Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to TikTok and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities • Follow the latest progress in computational science such as material and biology. • Solve real-world problems in material and biology, with computational approaches such as molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry, and machine learning. • Optimize and speed up classical molecular dynamics and quantum chemistry algorithms with artificial intelligence and high-throughput computational methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields or equivalent practical experience • Final year or recent graduate with a background in Machine Learning, Computer Science or a related technical discipline. • Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. • Experience in at least one of quantum chemistry / CADD / computational biology / computational material / molecular simulation / force field development. • Proficient in python or C/C++, and have solid programming skills. • Able to solve problems independently, good teamwork and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications: • Demonstrated software engineering experience from previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications • Curiosity towards new technologies and entrepreneurship • High levels of creativity and quick problem-solving capabilities • Experience in applying machine learning to scientific areas such as biology, materials, battery, quantum chemistry or molecular simulation. • In-depth knowledge of scientific computing software such as LAMMPS/GROMACS and/or CP2K/QuantumEspresso/Q-Chem, etc. • Industrial experience in CADD/AIDD. • Experience with distributed computing、large-scale machine learning pipelines、CUDA programming.

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

TikTok is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please reach out to us at [email protected].

By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://careers.tiktok.com/legal/privacy.