Platform Scientist (Soft Materials)

TL;DR

Platform Scientist (Soft Materials): Ideating and prototyping experimental concepts for AI Science Factories targeting complex and soft material systems with an accent on autonomous research and scalable workflows. Focus on designing custom apparatus, implementing software-enabled systems, and connecting structure-property relationships across multiple scales.

Location: Cambridge, MA USA

Salary: $108,000 - $150,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is building Scientific Superintelligence™ and AI Science Factory™ instruments to automate the entire scientific method, accelerating discovery in medicine, materials, and energy.

What you will do

• Collaborate with scientific teams to ideate experimental strategies for soft materials, including colloids, polymers, and gels.
• Lead conceptual development of characterization and performance workflows using SAXS, SANS, and rheology.
• Design, prototype, and validate custom apparatus, experimental methods, and software tools.
• Develop workflows connecting structure, dynamics, and performance across length and time scales.
• Transfer successful prototypes into production-ready systems within the AI Science Factory platform.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with SAXS, SANS, rheology, or formulation performance assays.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar for data analysis and automation.
• Experience designing and implementing custom experimental workflows or scientific software.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, exploratory R&D environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with lab automation or high-throughput experimentation.
• Background in formulation science for consumer products, coatings, or energy materials.
• Ability to link scattering and rheological data to ML-driven predictive models.
• Familiarity with 3D printing, machining, or microfluidics.
• Previous experience in industry or national laboratories.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential.
• Generous early-stage equity.
• Comprehensive US and International benefit packages.
• Fast-paced startup environment driven by curiosity, grit, and velocity.