# Research Scientist, Materials Characterization at Periodic Labs

- Company: Periodic Labs
- What the company does: From bits to atoms. Backed by Accel, Lightspeed and a16z.
- Company website: https://periodic.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Menlo Park, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $225K to $325K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-07-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/periodic-labs/e90c6050-e544-4a2b-ae30-7c41e5eb4f16
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/periodic-labs-research-scientist-materials-characterization/

## About the role

Join a world-class team of scientists and engineers pushing the boundaries of materials research in a groundbreaking lab where AI and automation unlock discoveries at unprecedented speed and scale. As a Research Scientist within the Periodic Labs experimental effort, you bring AI predictions into reality through physics and measurement science. In this role, you will both develop new material characterization approaches and be part of the team developing autonomous discovery loops.

## What they're looking for

- PhD in Physics, Materials Science, or related field, with 5+ years of hands-on experience in physical property characterization
- Deep, demonstrated expertise in electronic and magnetic property measurements, including resistivity, Hall effect, magnetometry, and heat capacity
- Strong background in cryogenic measurements and low-noise techniques, including lock-in methods, shielding/grounding, and precision instrumentation
- Strong track record of highly impactful research demonstrated by publications in top-tier journals and/or inventions, and recognized leadership in the field
- Proficiency with data analysis (e.g., Python/Jupyter, familiarity with instrument SDKs a plus) and disciplined data management practices
- Excellent scientific writing, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strong ownership of experiment quality

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