**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 iteratethermocatalysisexperiments 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
- Provideexperimental 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
- Maintainhigh standardsfor lab documentation, safety, and data quality
- Contribute to continuous improvement of experimental workflows
- Stay current on relevantthermocatalysisliterature and techniques
Your profile
- PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a closely related field, with3–6 years of post-PhD experiencein applied catalysis or industrial R&D
- Strong hands-on experimental background inthermocatalysisor 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,additionallanguages preferred
About us
Dunia, meaning “world” in over 20 languages, reflects our global mission: to drive clean energy innovation in the hardest-to-decarbonize sectors. With cutting-edge physics AI technology, we’re accelerating breakthroughs in materials science to help reduce global CO2 emissions by billions of tons annually. Join us and make a real difference in a dynamic, impact-driven environment.
We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and safe to be their authentic self. Non-traditional career paths are welcome and valued. If you share our vision, you can be certain that we want you to succeed. You might be just the right candidate for this or for other roles that have not opened yet. Reach out!