Research Scientist, Thermocatalysis

Advance thermocatalysis from hypothesis to proof in real-world programsDunia 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