Research Scientist Intern (Quantum Chemistry, ByteDance Research) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Job Description:

About the Team: Our team at ByteDance Research has been focusing on developing quantum computational chemistry and machine learning tools to help us better understand some fundamental science problems, such as the mechanism of catalyst. We are looking for outstanding researchers to join our team and conduct cutting-edge research in AI for Chemistry. We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2026. PhD Internships at ByteDance aim to provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. PhD internships at ByteDance provide students with the opportunity to actively contribute to our products and research, and to the organization's future plans and emerging technologies. Our dynamic internship experience blends hands-on learning, enriching community-building and development events, and collaboration with industry experts. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early. Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Responsibilities: - Carry out interdisciplinary research in quantum computational chemistry (such as Post Hartree-Fock method, quantum embedding method) and machine learning(such as Neural Network QMC). - Perform theoretical analysis on machine-learning-based quantum chemical models. - Conduct large-scale quantum chemical simulations (such as MPI, GPU acceleration) and verify the correctness and practicability of proposed models

Candidate Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Machine Learning and related fields. - Research experience in quantum chemistry, machine learning or related fields. - Strong mathematical background and solid programming skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Machine Learning background. - Strong publication records in top conferences or journals. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://jobs.bytedance.com/en/legal/privacy