Applications Scientist, Materials Science, Japan

The role

This person will provide scientific and technical support to customers using simulation software. They will act as a bridge between customers and product development teams while supporting business strategies.

What you will do

• Provide scientific and technical support to existing and prospective customers
• Troubleshoot scientific workflows, administration, and adaptation of customer modeling environments
• Advise customers on best practices for computational modeling and materials design
• Act as a bridge between customers and product development teams
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Marketing teams to support business strategies
• Publish scientific papers and present at academic meetings, conferences, and exhibitions
• Execute or support contract analysis and research services

Required qualifications

• PhD in materials science, polymer science, computational chemistry, physical chemistry, or a related field
• Research experience in MD, QM, or ML
• Python programming experience
• Native-level Japanese proficiency for customer and internal communications, document and slide preparation, reporting, and academic presentations
• Working English proficiency for emails, reports, and web conferences
• Willingness and ability to travel as required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus plan
• Mutual-aid retirement plans
• Over three weeks of paid vacation time
• Numerous company holidays
• Parental and caregiver leave program
• Healthcare through our partnership with the Japanese Health Insurance Association
• Professional development opportunities including trainings and continuous education support

About the company

Schrödinger is a global leader in atomic and molecular-level simulation software. Schrödinger K.K. is the Japanese subsidiary of Schrödinger, Inc.