Job description

ADIA Lab, an independent research institution based in Abu Dhabi specializing in data and computational sciences, seeks a Senior Computational Scientist - Material Sciences to play a pivotal role in establishing a new research group and leading lab-wide initiatives within ADIA Lab and the broader international community. The role focuses on leveraging computational science, simulation, and data-driven discovery to accelerate breakthroughs in materials for energy, sustainability, climate, and advanced technologies. The incumbent will establish and lead a Material Sciences research group centered on computational modeling, simulation, and data-driven materials discovery, driving cross-disciplinary research that integrates physics-based modeling, data science, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. Responsibilities include developing and applying computational frameworks for multiscale modeling, quantum-to-continuum simulations, and AI-assisted materials design; collaborating with national and international research institutions; building partnerships with universities, laboratories, and industry; and initiating joint programs, funding proposals, and collaborative platforms for materials informatics and open data. The role involves publishing in high-impact journals, contributing to white papers and global assessments, representing ADIA Lab at international conferences, and supervising junior scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and students. The Senior Computational Scientist will shape and coordinate the Materials Science group as a core pillar of ADIA Lab’s mission, work closely with ADIA Lab Fellows and the Advisory Board, and ensure long-term sustainability and global visibility of the materials science research agenda.