Introduction to the team: The Magnets team is one of several research verticals within SandboxAQ’s broader Chemical Simulation group, which uses advanced computational methods, physics-based simulation, and AI to discover and develop novel materials. This group is focused on solving critical materials challenges that matter to U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and industrial resilience.
Within that larger effort, this group is focused on one of the most strategically important materials problems: developing high-performance permanent magnets that reduce or eliminate reliance on neodymium and other rare earth elements and can be produced in the United States. The goal is to create novel magnet formulations that can be manufactured using existing industry processes and equipment, while matching or exceeding the performance of today’s leading NdFeB magnets in demanding applications such as semiconductor equipment, vacuum systems, precision motion devices, and defense technologies. Introduction to the role: We are looking for a Chief Scientist to lead the scientific direction of the Magnets vertical. This person will define the research strategy and technical roadmap, build and lead a top-tier scientific team, and help shape how computational materials discovery, simulation, and AI are applied to accelerate magnet development.
This leader will work at the intersection of domain science and platform innovation. You will help shape the magnetism-aware LQM and multi-scale modeling strategy in close partnership with our AI simulation platform teams, while also guiding dataset strategy, modeling priorities, and experimental validation to turn cutting-edge research into practical, manufacturable magnet technologies.
You will also serve as a key external scientific representative for the program, working with national labs, manufacturing partners, defense organizations, and equipment companies.
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