Job Description Summary

As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business’s mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.

Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova’s businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.

The Materials Scientist - Computation will be responsible for technical direction and research execution related to work in computational and simulation for materials discoveries, processing and property optimization, microstructure quantification, root cause analysis for a manufacturing improvement, and material-related service & repair work. The primary responsibility in this job will be to provide technical leadership in projects focusing on material discoveries, microstructure, processing and performance relationships. Join us and help to develop materials for the future in Energy Transition!

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

As a Materials Scientist – Computations, you will: 

• Conduct research in an interdisciplinary team environment involving materials discoveries, process optimization, property optimization, root cause analysis for processing and manufacturing improvements for a variety of materials systems.

• Develop high throughput and automated quantum chemistry approach to predict materials properties at the atomistic scale.

• Develop and apply physics-based and data-driven models for complex materials. 

• Share in the authorship of program proposals to external agencies and participate in the execution of government contracts.

• Work across organizations, including interfacing with external agencies, GE Vernova businesses and Universities on technical approach and execution.

• Share project progress internally and externally through oral presentations and written reports.

• Foster a multidisciplinary and inclusive team environment

• Perform all work in accordance with EHS guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Materials Science & Engineering, or related field or MS degree in Materials Science & Engineering or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a research environment.

• Experience with Python, MATLAB, and/or other language

• Proficient in material informatics and/or machine learning tools and techniques such as TensorFlow, Deep Learning, PyTorch

• Must have experience with VASP, Gaussian, Quantum Espresso, or Psi4

• Experience with developing automate computational workflow for high throughput quantum chemistry simulation

• Ability to work with high-performance computing clusters

• Experience with developing active learning protocols for on-the-fly training to accelerate simulations

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills in a global team environment.

• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a team.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY 

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in the use of computational materials science toward industrial research and development projects, including the application of machine learning and AI-based tools to materials-focused outcomes.

• Strong patent, presentation, and publication record

• Experience with proposal writing

• Demonstrated ability to develop and deploy automated high-throughput quantum chemistry workflows

The base pay range for this position is $88,600-$147,600. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. This position will be posted until at least 7/19/2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information