About the job
Your Impact at Lila
Join our innovative Physical Sciences team as a Research Scientist, where you'll spearhead the development of cutting-edge generative modeling techniques to address significant challenges in materials science. Collaborate with a diverse team of machine learning experts, software engineers, and materials scientists to create and implement generative models tailored to Lila’s distinctive materials design needs. This role not only advances the forefront of scientific research but also allows you to witness the tangible impact of your work on materials being refined in our experimental facilities on a daily basis.
What You’ll Be Building
- Generative Models: Create and deploy generative models, including Diffusion and flow-based models, alongside advanced sampling methods to solve diverse materials design challenges.
- Data Representation: Innovate architectures and approaches that incorporate physics-informed constraints and domain knowledge to model materials across a wide chemical space for real-world applications.
- Real-World Validation & Deployment: Develop and verify datasets, frameworks, and methodologies for validating generative models with experimentally realized materials. Collaborate with software engineers and product managers to implement these solutions.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Engage with R&D leadership, product managers, and automation specialists to translate scientific inquiries into data requirements and modeling strategies.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Proficient in Python and deep learning frameworks with experience in end-to-end workflow deployment.
- Familiarity with contemporary generative modeling techniques, including diffusion models and geometric deep learning, and their applications in scientific disciplines such as materials science, chemistry, and biology.
- A foundational understanding of materials science, physics, and chemistry, and the ability to incorporate these principles into generative model design.
- A self-motivated and independent thinker with keen attention to detail.
- Demonstrated experience in industry or notable academic achievements.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information effectively.
- Aspirations to collaborate with highly skilled teams in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and technical environment.

