Research Scientist Intern (Quantum Chemistry - ByteDance Research) - 2025 Summer/Fall (PhD)

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 2025. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. Candidates can apply to a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance (select one) and its affiliates' jobs globally.Internships at ByteDance aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12-24 weeks and begins in May/June 2025 or August/September 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following start dates below:

(Select below options for Summer)

• Monday, May 12
• Monday, May 19
• Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 27)
• Monday, June 9
• Monday, June 23

(Select below options for Fall)

• Monday, August 11
• Monday, August 25
• Monday, September 8
• Monday, September 22Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. Candidates can apply to a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally.

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.