ByteDance
Research Scientist Intern (Quantum Chemistry, Seed-AI for Science) - 2027 Start (PhD)
San Jose, California · Internship · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Machine Learning, or a related field.
About the job
Conduct research combining quantum computational chemistry and machine learning, including analysis and simulation to evaluate proposed models.
What you'll do
- Carry out interdisciplinary research in quantum computational chemistry and machine learning.
- Perform theoretical analysis of machine-learning-based quantum chemical models.
- Run large-scale quantum chemical simulations and verify proposed models’ correctness and practicability.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Machine Learning, or a related field.
- Research experience in quantum chemistry, machine learning, or a related field.
- Strong mathematical background and solid programming skills.
Nice to have
- Machine Learning background.
- Strong publication record in top conferences or journals.
AI focus
Research and develop machine-learning-based quantum chemical models and tools for AI-driven chemistry.
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