# Research Scientist, Thin Films 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/7f36ea6e-3e67-40df-82c6-5540859a2ac5
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/periodic-labs-research-scientist-thin-films/

## 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.

## What they're looking for

- PhD in chemistry, physics, or materials science, with 5+ years of hands-on experience
- Deep expertise with thin-film synthesis methods such as sputtering, PLD, and MBE, with demonstrated experience and creativity across diverse chemistries
- Strong skills in structural and chemical characterization, particularly of thin films and materials with structures or compositions never before realized experimentally — including diffraction, microscopy, and spectroscopy
- Experience probing the optical, electronic, magnetic, thermal, and/or other properties of thin films
- Proven record of collaboration with computational groups, especially for high-throughput materials discovery
- Demonstrated commitment to laboratory safety and stewardship, with hands-on experience in hazardous chemistries

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