26.09.10 Applications Scientist, Materials Science, Japan

From: jobs at ccl.net (do not send your application there!!!) To: jobs at ccl.net Date: Thu Sep 10 15:03:16 2026 Subject: 26.09.10 Applications Scientist, Materials Science, Japan Schrödinger is a global leader in atomic and molecular-level simulation software, supporting the forefront of scientific research across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced materials science.

Schrödinger K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of Schrödinger, Inc., is seeking an Applications Scientist to join our Materials Science team. As an Applications Scientist at Schrödinger K.K., you will work at the intersection of cutting-edge computational science and real-world industrial application.

This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your research background while engaging directly with Japan’s leading research institutions and corporations — creating meaningful scientific and commercial impact. This is an ideal position for someone who is ready to move beyond the bench and apply their expertise where science meets business.

This Tokyo-based position requires Japanese language fluency and will involve travel to visit customers in Japan and to attend international meetings a few times a year.

Who Will Love This Job A materials or polymer research scientist with experience using molecular dynamics (MD), quantum mechanics (QM), or machine learning (ML)A proficient Python programmer who’s passionate about the real-world application and industrial implementation of computational science, beyond traditional research rolesAn effective communicator who can convey complex scientific concepts clearly to customers and researchersA self-motivated team player who works well both independently and collaborativelyAn enthusiastic traveler who’ll enjoy visiting customer sites across Japan

What You’ll Do

Provide scientific and technical support to existing and prospective customers, including software demonstrations, facilitation of interactions between customers and product development teams, and general scientific guidanceTroubleshoot scientific workflows, administration, and adaptation of customer modeling environmentsAdvise customers on best practices for computational modeling and materials designAct as a bridge between customers and product development teams, gathering and sharing feedbackCollaborate cross-functionally with Account Managers and Marketing teams to support business strategiesPublish scientific papers and present at academic meetings, conferences, and exhibitionsExecute or support contract analysis and research services What You Should Have PhD in materials science, polymer science, computational chemistry, physical chemistry, or a related fieldResearch experience in MD, QM, or ML — we value learning agility and practical application over depth of specialization alonePython programming experienceNative-level Japanese proficiency for customer and internal communications, document and slide preparation, reporting, and academic presentationsWorking English proficiency for emails, reports, and web conferencesWillingness and ability to travel as required Pay And Perks Schrödinger understands that it’s people that make a company great.

Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary, bonus plan, and benefits, which includes mutual-aid retirement plans, over three weeks of paid vacation time, numerous company holidays, a parental and caregiver leave program, and healthcare through our partnership with the Japanese Health Insurance Association, and professional development opportunities including trainings and continuous education support.

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