Bytedance - San Jose, CA
posted 4 months ago
ByteDance is seeking a Research Scientist Graduate specializing in Quantum Chemistry and Machine Learning to join our AI Lab, with a start date in 2025. This position is designed for PhD graduates who are eager to engage in groundbreaking research that merges quantum computational chemistry with advanced machine learning techniques. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team focused on developing innovative tools to tackle fundamental scientific challenges, such as understanding catalyst mechanisms. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to kickstart your career in a vibrant and creative environment, where you will be encouraged to pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. As a member of the ByteDance Research team, you will carry out interdisciplinary research that includes applying advanced quantum computational methods, such as Post Hartree-Fock and quantum embedding methods, alongside machine learning techniques like Neural Network Quantum Monte Carlo (QMC). You will be responsible for performing theoretical analyses on machine-learning-based quantum chemical models and conducting large-scale quantum chemical simulations utilizing MPI and GPU acceleration. Your work will involve verifying the correctness and practicality of the proposed models, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field. We are looking for candidates who are not only technically proficient but also possess a strong mathematical background and solid programming skills. Successful candidates will be expected to commit to an onboarding date by the end of 2025, and we encourage applicants to clearly state their availability and graduation date in their resumes. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we recommend applying early to secure your position. Candidates may apply for a maximum of two positions within ByteDance and its affiliates globally, and will be considered in the order of their applications.