Computational Bio-Inorganic Interface Scientist
- Battelle Memorial Institute
- Columbus, Ohio
- Full Time
Battelle delivers when others cant. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clientswhether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
**Job Summary**
Battelle is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated **Computational Bio-Inorganic Interface Scientist** within the National Security Business Unit. This full-time position is located in **Columbus, Ohio** . Some domestic and international travel is anticipated.
As a Bio-Inorganic Interface Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in conducting cutting-edge research by leveraging your expertise in computational biology, nanoscience, and engineering to bridge the fields of life science and molecular electronics to work at the forefront of bioelectronics and microdevice innovation. The successful candidate will focus on modeling, simulating, and predicting interactions at the interface between biological molecules (such as proteins, peptides, or nucleic acids) and inorganic materials (such as metals, oxides, or semiconductors). This role will primarily support the design and optimization of bio-integrated devices and materials that enhance or enable new functionalities in microelectronic devices. Additionally, you will actively identify and capitalize on opportunities to lead projects that enhance capabilities and foster the development of novel technical approaches. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to advancing scientific knowledge and generating significant contributions to the field of bioelectronics.
**Responsibilities**
+ Develop and apply molecular modeling and simulation techniques (e.g., molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics) to study protein adsorption, orientation, and conformational changes at solid state interfaces (e.g., metals, oxides, semiconductors).
+ Predict and analyze the energetics, binding affinities, and structural properties of proteinsurface interactions.
+ Collaborate with experimentalists to validate computational predictions and guide the design of proteinmaterial interfaces for specific applications.
+ Contribute to the development of new computational protocols and workflows for interface modeling.
+ Collaborate with electrical engineers and materials scientists to integrate protein-based components into functional microelectronic devices.
+ Stay current with advances in computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and biointerface science.
+ Analyze and interpret experimental data, and contribute to the preparation of intellectual property, technical reports, scientific manuscripts, and presentations.
+ Train and mentor junior technical staff.
Some domestic and potential international travel is anticipated.
**Key Qualifications**
+ Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, Materials Science, Bioengineering, or a related field with 0-4+ years of experience.
+ Demonstrated experience with molecular modeling and simulation of biomolecular systems, particularly at interfaces with solid materials.
+ Proficiency with relevant software packages (e.g., GROMACS, AMBER, CHARMM, LAMMPS, VASP, Gaussian).
+ Strong understanding of protein structure, dynamics, and surface chemistry. Experience with high-performance computing environments.
+ Ability to rapidly iterate with wet lab scientists as designs are evaluated
+ Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, and attention to detail.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
+ Ability to travel.
+ Sufficiently medically fit to work in the laboratory and in the field to perform assigned duties.
+ U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience with design, expression, and purification of proteins with properties suitable for interfacing with microelectronic materials and devices.
+ Experience in engineering proteins for enhanced stability, conductivity, or specific binding to inorganic surfaces
+ Knowledge of surface chemistry and methods for protein immobilization on inorganic materials.
+ Experience with analytical techniques for characterizing protein-material interactions.
+ Knowledge of microfabrication or microelectronic device assembly.
+ Background in biosensors, bioelectronics, or related applications.
+ Publication record consistent with technical requirements for the position.
+ Experience working within laboratory quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO17025, GLP).
+ Experience with high-throughput automation equipment and data sets derived from these systems.
**Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life**
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
+ **Balance life through a compressed work schedule** : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday offgiving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
+ **Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement:** You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
+ **Take time to recharge** : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
+ **Prioritize wellness** : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
+ **Better together** : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
+ **Build your financial future** : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
+ **Advance your education** : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
**A Work Environment Where You Succeed**
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanitys most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
+ Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
+ Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
+ Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
+ Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
+ Give back to and improve our communities
**Vaccinations & Safety Protocols**
_Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws)._
_Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle._
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. **No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.**
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
**Job Summary**
Battelle is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated **Computational Bio-Inorganic Interface Scientist** within the National Security Business Unit. This full-time position is located in **Columbus, Ohio** . Some domestic and international travel is anticipated.
As a Bio-Inorganic Interface Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in conducting cutting-edge research by leveraging your expertise in computational biology, nanoscience, and engineering to bridge the fields of life science and molecular electronics to work at the forefront of bioelectronics and microdevice innovation. The successful candidate will focus on modeling, simulating, and predicting interactions at the interface between biological molecules (such as proteins, peptides, or nucleic acids) and inorganic materials (such as metals, oxides, or semiconductors). This role will primarily support the design and optimization of bio-integrated devices and materials that enhance or enable new functionalities in microelectronic devices. Additionally, you will actively identify and capitalize on opportunities to lead projects that enhance capabilities and foster the development of novel technical approaches. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to advancing scientific knowledge and generating significant contributions to the field of bioelectronics.
**Responsibilities**
+ Develop and apply molecular modeling and simulation techniques (e.g., molecular dynamics, Monte Carlo, quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics) to study protein adsorption, orientation, and conformational changes at solid state interfaces (e.g., metals, oxides, semiconductors).
+ Predict and analyze the energetics, binding affinities, and structural properties of proteinsurface interactions.
+ Collaborate with experimentalists to validate computational predictions and guide the design of proteinmaterial interfaces for specific applications.
+ Contribute to the development of new computational protocols and workflows for interface modeling.
+ Collaborate with electrical engineers and materials scientists to integrate protein-based components into functional microelectronic devices.
+ Stay current with advances in computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and biointerface science.
+ Analyze and interpret experimental data, and contribute to the preparation of intellectual property, technical reports, scientific manuscripts, and presentations.
+ Train and mentor junior technical staff.
Some domestic and potential international travel is anticipated.
**Key Qualifications**
+ Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, Materials Science, Bioengineering, or a related field with 0-4+ years of experience.
+ Demonstrated experience with molecular modeling and simulation of biomolecular systems, particularly at interfaces with solid materials.
+ Proficiency with relevant software packages (e.g., GROMACS, AMBER, CHARMM, LAMMPS, VASP, Gaussian).
+ Strong understanding of protein structure, dynamics, and surface chemistry. Experience with high-performance computing environments.
+ Ability to rapidly iterate with wet lab scientists as designs are evaluated
+ Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, and attention to detail.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
+ Ability to travel.
+ Sufficiently medically fit to work in the laboratory and in the field to perform assigned duties.
+ U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience with design, expression, and purification of proteins with properties suitable for interfacing with microelectronic materials and devices.
+ Experience in engineering proteins for enhanced stability, conductivity, or specific binding to inorganic surfaces
+ Knowledge of surface chemistry and methods for protein immobilization on inorganic materials.
+ Experience with analytical techniques for characterizing protein-material interactions.
+ Knowledge of microfabrication or microelectronic device assembly.
+ Background in biosensors, bioelectronics, or related applications.
+ Publication record consistent with technical requirements for the position.
+ Experience working within laboratory quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO17025, GLP).
+ Experience with high-throughput automation equipment and data sets derived from these systems.
**Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life**
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
+ **Balance life through a compressed work schedule** : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday offgiving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
+ **Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement:** You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
+ **Take time to recharge** : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
+ **Prioritize wellness** : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
+ **Better together** : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
+ **Build your financial future** : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
+ **Advance your education** : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
**A Work Environment Where You Succeed**
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanitys most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
+ Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
+ Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
+ Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment
+ Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
+ Give back to and improve our communities
**Vaccinations & Safety Protocols**
_Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws)._
_Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle._
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. **No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.**
For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers
Job ID: 485003203
Originally Posted on: 7/12/2025
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