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Align Technology, Inc.

$195K/yr

Combine Exploratory Research, Requirements Analysis, Rapid Prototyping, Validation and Product Development. Train Deep Learning Models: Building Datasets, Working with Labelers, improving Data ...

Meissner Filtration Products

$106K - $137K/yr

Contribute to exploratory work and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and robustness. * Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and operations ...

Basis Research

Research Engineer, Platform

New York, NY · On-site

Our research engineers aspire to do rigorous, high-quality, robust science and engineering, but are not afraid to tinker, make mistakes, and explore radically different ideas to get there. Basis is a ...

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What is the difference between Explorer Research vs Data Analyst?

AspectExplorer Research
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in research, social sciences, or related fields; often some experience in qualitative or exploratory research methods
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in research settings, fieldwork, or data collection environments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in market research, social research, and exploratory studies across various industries
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding exploratory research roles versus data analysis roles

Explorer Research focuses on qualitative and exploratory data collection and analysis, often involving fieldwork and initial research phases. Data Analysts typically work with structured data, performing statistical analysis to inform decision-making. While both roles require analytical skills, Explorer Research emphasizes qualitative insights, whereas Data Analysts focus on quantitative data processing and reporting.

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Infographic showing various Explorer Research job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 7% As Needed, 4% Full Time, 77% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.
AI Research Engineer, FAIR Chemistry

AI Research Engineer, FAIR Chemistry

Meta

San Francisco, CA

$121K/yr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Meta rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

120th of 186 rated software companies

Job description

Meta is seeking a researcher to join the Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) Chemistry team, a research organization focused on advancing the state-of-the-art in AI. In this role, you'll work with world-class researchers at FAIR on fundamental and exploratory research. Our current projects include new datasets, models, and capabilities to accelerate chemistry and materials science. Our organization is motivated by producing new science to understand intelligence and technology towards achieving advanced machine intelligence. In this specific role, you will develop and enhance capabilities for modeling complex battery and electrolyte chemistries.
AI Research Engineer, FAIR Chemistry Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical leadership for a scientific direction in AI for science.
  • Perform research that advances the state-of-the-art in AI for chemistry and materials science.
  • Work closely with internal and external partners to realize impact of methods advances.
  • Work towards long-term goals, while identifying intermediate milestones.
  • Influence progress of relevant research communities by producing publications.
  • Open source high quality code and produce reproducible research.
  • Enhance the capabilities of FAIR chemistry models in complex chemical environments like electrolytes or strong applied fields.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • First-authored or last-authored publications at peer-reviewed conferences, such as ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, and other similar venues, or domain scientific journals
  • Master's Degree or PhD in AI, computer science, data science, science/engineering, or related technical fields
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Research background in machine learning, artificial intelligence, computational statistics, applied mathematics, AI for science, or related areas
  • Experience in developing and debugging in Python or similar programming languages
  • Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience collaborating in a team environment on research projects
  • Experience in molecular simulations for batteries, complex electrolytes, or simulation techniques like grand canonical density functional theory
  • Research and engineering experience demonstrated via publications, grants, fellowships, patents, open source code
  • Experience in applying AI systems to solve science and engineering problems

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$121,992/year to $181,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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