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