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, with3–6 years of post-PhD experience in applied 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

About us

Dunia, meaning “world” in over 20 languages, reflects our focus on building technologies that deliver abundance globally. By combining physics, AI, and automation, we accelerate materials discovery for next-generation energy and industrial systems. Our work helps make energy more accessible and materials more affordable and resilient while reshaping how science moves from idea to impact. Join us to work on problems where progress truly compounds.

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