# Senior Research Scientist, Magnets at SandboxAQ

- Company: SandboxAQ
- What the company does: SandboxAQ leverages the compound effects of AI and advanced computing to address some of the biggest challenges impacting society. SandboxAQ technologies include AI simulation, cryptography management for cybersecurity, and AI sensing for global organizations.
- Company website: https://www.sandboxaq.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $134K to $252K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/sandboxaq/59a69991-85ad-4d4e-ad05-0b53edc6956b
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/sandboxaq-senior-research-scientist-magnets/

## About the role

Introduction to the team: The Magnets team is one of several research verticals within SandboxAQ's broader Chemical Simulation group, which uses advanced computational methods, physics-based simulation, and AI to discover and develop novel materials.

## What they're looking for

- PhD or equivalent experience in Solid- state Physics, Quantum Chemistry applied to Materials Science or a related field
- Hands-on experience with DFT or atomistic simulation
- Strong programming skills in Python and modern scientific-computing practices
- Experience applying machine learning, surrogate modeling, or high-throughput methods to materials problems
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with experimental or cross-functional teams to validate and iterate on predictions
- Because this position supports specific U.S. Government contractual requirements, we can only consider US Persons (Permanent Residents or Citizens) at this time

Tags: AI Simulation