Magnet Scientist

Your mission We are seeking an ambitious Magnet Scientist to lead the fabrication and engineering of next-generation magnetic materials. This is a lab-first, execution-driven role where you will go beyond composition discovery to engineer the microstructure, processing routes, and ultimate performance of AI-predicted materials. You will bridge the gap between computational predictions and physical reality, turning promising alloys into high-performance magnets by controlling phase formation, grain structure, and defects. Key Responsibilities Microstructure Engineering & Fabrication Execute day-to-day experimental synthesis using physical vapor deposition, melt growth, flux growth, and arc-melting. Design advanced heat treatments, annealing profiles, and processing routes to control grain size, texture, and phase distribution. Engineer coercivity, remanence, and temperature stability through precise microstructure design. Develop scale-up routes from ingot to powder to bulk magnets, including sintering or hot pressing. Characterization & Physics Perform high-level X-ray structure determination and spectroscopy. Measure hysteresis loops and temperature-dependent properties using magnetometry (VSM/PPMS or equivalent). Analyze domain behavior, reversal mechanisms, and magnetic anisotropy to provide physics-driven feedback to the AI team. Your profile Required qualifications PhD or MSc in Physics, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Chemistry with 5+ years of hands-on experience. Expertise in the synthesis and fabrication of inorganic crystals, specifically permanent magnets or functional intermetallics. Demonstrated experience in Microstructure Design and studying structure-property relationships. Proficiency in magnetic characterization using PPMS or VSM systems. Preferred qualifications Experience with rare-earth or rare-earth-free magnets and powder metallurgy. Familiarity with EBSD, SEM, TEM for detailed microstructure analysis. Experience generating data for patents and industrial qualification. Why us?