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The Materials Informatics team brings together a team of computational material science experts with data scientists and experiment teams to accelerate materials development for niche applications. The focus of the team is towards fundamental research that can be used in improving the performance of key components using advances in Materials. We have an open position for a

Computational Material Science Intern (Remote) to join our team in Silicon Valley, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Build databases of materials and their properties using a combination of open-source data and in-house computations
Perform electronic structure computations exploring fundamental mechanisms that explain observed phenomena in experiments
Conduct extensive descriptive analytics on collected data
Analyze, summarize and present research findings and results through presentations, reports/documents and publications

Qualification Requirements

Advanced Research achievements in scientific papers and patents on related topics
Advanced understanding of fundamentals in inorganic/organic chemistry, reaction kinetics
Experience with electronic structure computations (e.g., VASP, Gaussian or similar tools)
Experience with a wide range of Machine Learning and Statistical Modeling algorithms/techniques
Expertise with Python / hands on experience with machine learning frameworks like Tensor Flow, and Python packages for Data Sciences such as Pandas, Scipy, Numpy etc / Matlab
Attention to detail, flexibility, creativity, and excellent communication and teamwork skills
A strong passion for empirical research and for answering hard questions with data
Excellent written and verbal communication skill

Preferred Skills

Solid foundations in electrochemistry, organic chemistry

In order to qualify for this role, you must:
Pursuing graduate degree in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering or a related field.
GPA of 3.0 or above
Strong organization ability with keen attention to detail
Be self-motivated and willing to challenge yourself to develop your talents and skillsets
Strong communication skills both written and oral

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

**Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.”

Santa Clara California United States of America