# Research Scientist, Computational Condensed Matter Physics at Lila Sciences

- Company: Lila Sciences
- What the company does: LILA has created the world's first Operating System for Science powered by Scientific Superintelligence™. Backed by General Catalyst.
- Company website: https://www.lila.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Cambridge, MA USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-28
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lilasciences/jobs/4324886009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lila-sciences-research-scientist-computational-condensed-matter-physics/

## About the role

Your role will involve applying computational condensed matter physics and electronic structure expertise to accelerate materials discovery, optimization, and understanding. You will use first-principles modeling, atomistic simulations, scientific machine learning, and agentic AI systems to investigate complex materials with direct relevance to superconductors, quantum materials, or electronic devices.

## What they're looking for

- PhD or equivalent experience in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
- Strong foundation in computational condensed matter physics, electronic structure, or atomistic simulation
- Deep understanding of electronic-structure theory (quantum chemistry, DFT, beyond-DFT methods, etc.) and their application to electronic, magnetic, or quantum materials
- Experience applying first-principles or atomistic methods to materials discovery, optimization, or understanding
- Familiarity with superconductors, quantum materials, electronic materials, semiconductors, or device-relevant materials systems
- Strong programming skills in Python and scientific computing workflows

Tags: Physical Sciences AI