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Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify an appropriate computational chemistry package and build problems whose solution hinges on that tool's core capabilities.
  • Develop full Python solutions for each problem, providing all necessary input files, molecular geometries, and crystal structure definitions.
  • Establish correct numerical output and define tolerance values, then run the problem against the AI model across multiple attempts.

Core Requirements:

  • Academic background in Chemistry or a closely related field with at least 2 years of hands-on experience in research, applied work, or teaching.
  • Solid Python skills applied to writing and validating computational solutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Working knowledge of domain-specific tools like GROMACS, LAMMPS, PySCF, ORCA, xtb, CREST, Quantum ESPRESSO, or AutoDock Vina.
  • Prior exposure to how frontier AI models approach complex simulation tasks.
  • Familiarity with containerized or sandboxed Linux execution environments.

Austin Kake

Austin Kake is building a talent pool of chemistry professionals to contribute to AI development projects. The company focuses on evaluating and enhancing frontier AI models in a remote, contract-based environment.

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