Research Scientist I/II, Multiscale & Multiphysics Simulations
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on127, Lakeview Avenue, Huron Village, West Cambridge, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, United States
Your Impact at LILA
Your role will focus on building next-generation in silico multiphysics and multiscale simulation capabilities that power AI-driven scientific discovery. You will develop high-fidelity digital representations of complex physical systems spanning chemical and mechanical processes, transport phenomena, and electromagnetic behavior, integrating them into autonomous discovery and experimental pipelines.
You will work on integrating simulation methods—such as finite element modeling, computational fluid dynamics, phase-field methods, and TCAD-style transport/process modeling—into scalable, programmatic, and agent-driven systems that enable real-time digital twins, simulation-informed decision-making, and autonomous closed-loop workflows.
Work location
Work model: On-site
127, Lakeview Avenue, Huron Village, West Cambridge, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, United States
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDevelop and deploy robust multiphysics models across coupled domains using FEM and CFD techniques
- check_circleDesign and implement programmatic, agent-driven simulation workflows for autonomous discovery
- check_circleCreate scalable, GPU-accelerated simulation pipelines and interoperable APIs for cloud environments
- check_circleBuild integrated multiscale frameworks connecting atomistic, mesoscale, and continuum representations
- check_circleCollaborate with AI and automation teams to orchestrate closed-loop experiment-simulation feedback cycles
Requirements
- verifiedPhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- verifiedExtensive experience with multiphysics simulation methods (FEM, CFD, TCAD, mesoscale)
- verifiedStrong foundation in coupled physical phenomena (heat transfer, fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, etc.)
- verifiedExperience applying simulation to real-world industrial systems
- verifiedSolid programming skills in Python
Nice to Have
Experience bridging atomistic simulations with coarse-grained, finite-element, and continuum models. Familiarity with machine learning approaches applied to physical simulations (e.g., surrogate models, neural operators, physics-informed neural networks), along with experience leveraging GPU acceleration and programmatic optimization for scalable simulations. Experience integrating simulation frameworks into digital twin systems, real-time decision environments, or closed-loop control workflows. Background applying simulation to complex materials and process domains such as thin-film deposition, micro/nano-fabrication, or reactive transport, with an understanding of processing–structure–property relationships.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical, dental, and vision coveragecheck_circleEmployer-paid life and disability insurancecheck_circleFlexible time off with generous company wide holidayscheck_circlePaid parental leavecheck_circleEducational assistance programcheck_circleCommuter benefits including bike share memberships for office based employeescheck_circleCompany subsidized lunch program
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Finite Element Modeling, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Phase-Field Methods, Tcad, Multiphysics Simulation, Python, Machine Learning, Gpu Acceleration, Digital Twins, Physics-Informed Neural Networks.
Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required.
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A Research Scientist I/II, Multiscale & Multiphysics Simulations at Lila Sciences is responsible for the following: Develop and deploy robust multiphysics models across coupled domains using FEM and CFD techniques; Design and implement programmatic, agent-driven simulation workflows for autonomous discovery; Create scalable, GPU-accelerated simulation pipelines and interoperable APIs for cloud environments; and Build integrated multiscale frameworks connecting atomistic, mesoscale, and continuum representations.
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To qualify for the Research Scientist I/II, Multiscale & Multiphysics Simulations at Lila Sciences position, applicants should have: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related field; Extensive experience with multiphysics simulation methods (FEM, CFD, TCAD, mesoscale); Strong foundation in coupled physical phenomena (heat transfer, fluid dynamics, structural mechanics, etc.); Experience applying simulation to real-world industrial systems; and Solid programming skills in Python.
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Research Scientist I/II, Multiscale & Multiphysics Simulations at Lila Sciences is based in 127, Lakeview Avenue, Huron Village, West Cambridge, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02140, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Educational requirements for this role: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required.
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About Lila Sciences
Lila Sciences operates within the Technology, Information, and Internet sectors as a specialized platform integrating artificial intelligence with scientific research. As the first scientific superintelligence platform and autonomous laboratory dedicated to life sciences, chemistry, and materials science, the organization focuses on applying AI to every stage of the scientific method. This approach aims to accelerate the development of solutions for human health and sustainability, enabling researchers to achieve results at a pace and scale previously unattainable. The company's infrastructure supports the creation of a foundational system where intelligent automation drives discovery across critical global challenges.
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