Computational Scientist I/II, Soft Matter Formulations, Solids and Melts

Lila Sciences
Cambridge
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 118,800 - 187,000Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: phdSkills: ["Communication","Cross-functional collaboration","Scientific reasoning"]

Develop machine learning models and tools to accelerate discovery of solid and viscoelastic soft materials, connecting formulation choices and processing history to structure, morphology, and end-use performance. Build structure-property and cure-/processing-aware representations using experimental, simulation, rheological, thermal, mechanical, and formulation datasets. Create active learning workflows aligned with high-throughput formulation workcells and partner with experimental teams to translate model uncertainty and recommendations into practical decisions.

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Computational Scientist I/II, Soft Matter Formulations, Solids and Melts

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Job Summary

Develop machine learning models and tools to accelerate discovery of solid and viscoelastic soft materials, connecting formulation choices and processing history to structure, morphology, and end-use performance. Build structure-property and cure-/processing-aware representations using experimental, simulation, rheological, thermal, mechanical, and formulation datasets. Create active learning workflows aligned with high-throughput formulation workcells and partner with experimental teams to translate model uncertainty and recommendations into practical decisions.
Location: Cambridge
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop ML models for polymers, elastomers, gels, hot-melts, adhesives, composites, powders, films, semi-solids, and crystalline or amorphous solids.
  • •Define modeling targets for mechanical performance, thermal transitions, processing windows, and processing-sensitive responses.
  • •Build representations connecting formulation variables, processing history, morphology, crystallinity, cross-link density, cure kinetics, and end-use properties.
  • •Develop structure-property models using experimental, simulation, rheological, thermal, mechanical, and formulation datasets.
  • •Design active learning workflows to prioritize formulation experiments and create tools to interpret material data and recommendations.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 118,800 - 187,000
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceFlexible TimePaid ParentalCommuter BenefitsBike ShareMeal Allowance

Key Requirements

  • •Experience applying machine learning to scientific, materials-focused, polymer, soft matter, or formulation problems.
  • •Domain expertise in polymer science, elastomers, gels, adhesives, composites, rheology, solid materials, or complex fluids.
  • •Familiarity with mechanical, thermal, morphological, or processing-sensitive material properties.
  • •Strong Python skills and experience with modern ML frameworks.
  • •PhD in chemical engineering, materials science, physics, applied mathematics, computational science, or related field, or a master’s degree with equivalent relevant experience.
Experience:Materials sciencePolymer scienceSoft matterScientific machine learningFormulationRheology
Education:PhD / Doctorate in Chemical engineering, materials science, physics, applied mathematics, computational science, or related field
Skills:CommunicationCross-functional collaborationScientific reasoning
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PythonMachine learningActive learning

Company Brief

Lila Sciences
Develops AI-driven platforms to accelerate drug discovery and biological research by integrating machine learning with chemical and biological data to predict molecular properties, streamline candidate selection, and enable faster therapeutic development.
Industry: Biotech
Company Size: Small (11 to 50 employees)
Growth: Early Stage Startup
Funding: Seed
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