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Research Scientist I/II, Computational Organic Electronics
Lila Sciences
Cambridge, MA USAPosted Aug 21, 2026 · 3h ago$176k – $304k
Full-time$176k – $304kMid LevelOn-siteOther
About this role
Lila Sciences is seeking a Research Scientist to apply computational methods and AI to accelerate the discovery and design of organic electronics materials. This role involves using first-principles modeling, atomistic simulations, and scientific machine learning to investigate structure-property relationships in materials for photovoltaics and electronic devices. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate scientific insights into actionable hypotheses and discovery workflows.
What we are looking for
6- Apply computational modeling and AI for materials discovery and design
- Model charge transport and excited-state behavior in organic electronics
- Connect simulation outputs to experimental observations
- Build predictive models from computational and experimental data
- Analyze data to generate actionable materials hypotheses
- Partner with ML, software, and experimental teams on discovery workflows
Skills mentioned
2PythonMachine Learning
