{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"32e6151de992df7fed1e821e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32e6151de992df7fed1e821e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/32e6151de992df7fed1e821e","title":"Lead Molecular Systems Engineer","description":"Role Summary\n\nYou will lead Devyantram’s molecular and programmable-matter layer: the smallest scale of the platform, where sensing, actuation, and computation are realized in molecular and self-assembling systems. You define how molecular-scale machines and programmable materials perform local sensing and actuation and how they integrate with the broader micro and nano platform. You own this domain end to end, from concept and design through experimental validation, working closely with the bioengineering, photonics, and microsystems leads on integration.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nMolecular Machines and Programmable Matter\n\nDesign and develop molecular-scale machines and programmable-matter systems for local sensing and actuation.\n\nDevelop self-assembly, reconfiguration, and stimuli-responsive behaviors at the molecular scale.\n\nExplore approaches to storing, transducing, and acting on information in molecular systems.\n\nMolecular Sensing and Actuation\n\nEngineer molecular and supramolecular systems for chemical, optical, electrical, and mechanical sensing.\n\nDevelop molecular actuation and transduction pathways that couple to the larger platform.\n\nCharacterize stability, selectivity, and reproducibility of molecular-scale function.\n\nIntegration and Platform Fit\n\nSupport integration of molecular and programmable systems with the micro and nano-robotic platform.\n\nCo-design with the bioengineering, photonics, and microsystems leads across the molecular-to-micro boundary.\n\nEstablish safety, handling, and reproducibility standards for molecular-systems work.\n\nIP and Technical Leadership\n\nGenerate foundational IP across molecular machines, programmable matter, and molecular sensing and actuation.\n\nLead invention disclosures and experimental validation in coordination with counsel.\n\nDefine the long-term molecular-systems roadmap and mentor junior researchers.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nMS or PhD in Chemistry, Molecular Engineering, Nanoscience, Bioengineering, Materials Science, or a related field.\n\n8+ years of hands-on research and development experience in molecular, supramolecular, or nanoscale systems.\n\nDemonstrated depth in at least one of: molecular machines, programmable matter, self-assembly, or molecular sensing and actuation.\n\nProven ability to take molecular-scale systems from concept to reproducible, characterized function.\n\nStrong experimental design and cross-disciplinary communication.\n\nStrongly Preferred\n\nDNA nanotechnology, molecular robotics, or synthetic molecular machines.\n\nSupramolecular chemistry, self-assembly, or stimuli-responsive molecular systems.\n\nMolecular or nanoscale sensing for chemical, biological, or environmental targets.\n\nProgrammable matter or reconfigurable materials.\n\nExperience bridging molecular work with device, hardware, or robotics teams.\n\nA Successful Candidate Will Be Measured By\n\nFunction, stability, and reproducibility of molecular-scale sensing and actuation.\n\nSuccessful integration of molecular and programmable systems with the broader platform.\n\nProgress against the molecular-systems roadmap.\n\nStrength, novelty, and defensibility of generated core IP.\n\nThe pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. 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You define how molecular-scale machines and programmable materials perform local sensing and actuation and how they integrate with the broader micro and nano platform. You own this domain end to end, from concept and design through experimental validation, working closely with the bioengineering, photonics, and microsystems leads on integration.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nMolecular Machines and Programmable Matter\n\nDesign and develop molecular-scale machines and programmable-matter systems for local sensing and actuation.\n\nDevelop self-assembly, reconfiguration, and stimuli-responsive behaviors at the molecular scale.\n\nExplore approaches to storing, transducing, and acting on information in molecular systems.\n\nMolecular Sensing and Actuation\n\nEngineer molecular and supramolecular systems for chemical, optical, electrical, and mechanical sensing.\n\nDevelop molecular actuation and transduction pathways that couple to the larger platform.\n\nCharacterize stability, selectivity, and reproducibility of molecular-scale function.\n\nIntegration and Platform Fit\n\nSupport integration of molecular and programmable systems with the micro and nano-robotic platform.\n\nCo-design with the bioengineering, photonics, and microsystems leads across the molecular-to-micro boundary.\n\nEstablish safety, handling, and reproducibility standards for molecular-systems work.\n\nIP and Technical Leadership\n\nGenerate foundational IP across molecular machines, programmable matter, and molecular sensing and actuation.\n\nLead invention disclosures and experimental validation in coordination with counsel.\n\nDefine the long-term molecular-systems roadmap and mentor junior researchers.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nMS or PhD in Chemistry, Molecular Engineering, Nanoscience, Bioengineering, Materials Science, or a related field.\n\n8+ years of hands-on research and development experience in molecular, supramolecular, or nanoscale systems.\n\nDemonstrated depth in at least one of: molecular machines, programmable matter, self-assembly, or molecular sensing and actuation.\n\nProven ability to take molecular-scale systems from concept to reproducible, characterized function.\n\nStrong experimental design and cross-disciplinary communication.\n\nStrongly Preferred\n\nDNA nanotechnology, molecular robotics, or synthetic molecular machines.\n\nSupramolecular chemistry, self-assembly, or stimuli-responsive molecular systems.\n\nMolecular or nanoscale sensing for chemical, biological, or environmental targets.\n\nProgrammable matter or reconfigurable materials.\n\nExperience bridging molecular work with device, hardware, or robotics teams.\n\nA Successful Candidate Will Be Measured By\n\nFunction, stability, and reproducibility of molecular-scale sensing and actuation.\n\nSuccessful integration of molecular and programmable systems with the broader platform.\n\nProgress against the molecular-systems roadmap.\n\nStrength, novelty, and defensibility of generated core IP.\n\nThe pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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