Research Scientist, Thermocatalysis

Your mission Advance thermocatalysis from hypothesis to proof in real-world programs Dunia is building AI for one of the hardest unsolved problems in science: turning materials discovery from an academic, trial-and-error process into a programmable, scalable discipline. As Research Scientist, Thermocatalysis, you will own applied thermocatalysis research tied directly to proof-of-concept (PoC) projects and customer programs. Your role is to turn hypotheses into validated results that inform decisions, models, and next steps. This is a delivery-oriented scientific role embedded in an end-to-end discovery system. Your tasks will include: Own applied thermocatalysis research Design, execute, and iterate thermocatalysis experiments aligned with program goals Develop and refine experimental protocols as understanding evolves Ensure results are reproducible, interpretable, and decision-relevant Work within an AI-native discovery loop Collaborate closely with AI, automation, and materials teams Help translate experimental workflows into machine-readable representations Provide experimental insight that informs model development and active learning Translate science into outcomes Analyze and interpret experimental results with an applied lens Communicate findings clearly to internal stakeholders and program leads Connect experimental outcomes to customer and PoC objectives Operate with rigor and discipline Maintain high standards for lab documentation, safety, and data quality Contribute to continuous improvement of experimental workflows Stay current on relevant thermocatalysis literature and techniques Your profile PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field, wit h 3–6 years of post-PhD experience in appli ed catalysis or industrial R&D Strong hands-on experimental background in thermocatalysis or closely related catalytic systems Demonstrated experience designing, executing, and iterating experiments under real-world constraints Comfortable working in multidisciplinary teams spanning chemistry, AI, and automation Applied, delivery-oriented mindset paired with a high bar for scientific rigor Clear communicator who can translate experimental results into decisions and next steps English fluency, additional languages preferred