Periodic Labs seeks exceptional candidates interested in AI and physical sciences. They encourage applicants to submit their profiles even without an open role.
About Periodic Labs
We are an AI + physical sciences lab building state of the art models to make novel scientific discoveries. We are well funded and growing rapidly. Team members are owners who identify and solve problems without boundaries or bureaucracy. We eagerly learn new tools and new science to push forward our mission.
About the role
We’re always on the lookout for exceptional people - even if there’s no open role that’s a perfect fit right now.
If you believe your skills and experience align with our mission and you're excited about what we're building, we’d love to hear from you.
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