Responsibilities

Our team at ByteDance Research has been focusing on developing quantum computational chemistry and machine learning tools to help us better understand some fundamental science problems, such as the mechanism of catalyst. We are looking for candidates to join our team and conduct cutting-edge research in the area of quantum chemistry using advanced machine learning and large-scale computational infrastructure.

• Carry out interdisciplinary research in quantum chemistry and machine learning
• Perform theoretical analysis on machine-learning-based quantum chemical models
• Conduct large-scale quantum chemical simulations and verify the correctness and practicability of proposed models

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in physics, chemistry, mathematics, machine learning and related fields
• Research experience in quantum chemistry, machine learning or related fields
• Strong background in mathematical background and solid programming skills
• Good knowledge of machine learning or deep learning
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)：

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $145000 - $250000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.