Materials Laboratory Scientist, Solid State Synthesis, DeepMind

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Minimum qualifications: - PhD in Materials Science, State Chemistry, Condensed Matter Physics, or in a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - 2 years of experience in solid-state synthesis methodologies and structural characterization techniques (e.g., XRD). Preferred qualifications: - Experience working in laboratory automation, robotics, or high-throughput experimental workflows, in a materials R&D lab and in characterization techniques (e.g., electrical, magnetic, or optical property measurements). - Experience in solid-state synthesis methodologies and handling air-sensitive materials in inert environments, and in structural characterization techniques, particularly XRD. - Ability to own lab operations, instrument health, and safety, stringent laboratory safety protocols, particularly regarding vacuum systems, high-voltage equipment, and handle hazardous chemical precursors. - Excellent programming (e.g., Python) and lab management software skills or managing chemical inventories and safety documentation skills for instrument control or custom data analysis and understanding of computational methods. About the job: Snapshot Science is at the heart of everything we...