Computational Physicist (PhD)

Job Description

What You'll Do

• •Develop and deploy new physics-based models and algorithms for molecular and materials simulations
• •Spend significant time on analytical and mathematical work: deriving methods, testing approximations, and validating theory
• •Write high-performance C++ and Python code, often with parallel or accelerator-based approaches
• •Own projects end-to-end, from concept and theory through prototyping, scaling, and deployment
• •Collaborate closely within a small, highly technical, cross-disciplinary team

Who You Are

• •PhD in chemical physics, applied physics, high-energy physics, mathematics, or a closely related field
• •Deep understanding of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics
• •Proven experience developing new mathematical or computational models
• •Strong analytical skills paired with practical scientific programming ability
• •Proficient in C++ and/or Python; experience with OpenMP, MPI, CUDA, or Triton is a plus

Why Azulene Labs

• •Fundamental, high-impact scientific problems with real-world consequences
• •Significant equity as an early technical hire
• •Culture that rewards rigor, curiosity, and intellectual ownership