Computational Chemist

ABOUT UNILEVER
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At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. Unilever is reimagining the future of cleaning, and it starts with reinventing a century-old history of chemistry. Billions of people around the world are asking for products that are tough on germs and stains, and ever more convenient to use. But now, people also want these products to be kinder to the planet.

CATEGORY OR FUNCTION INTRODUCTION:

Home Care S&T is building a ‘Future Clean’ Platform as a part of the expansion of Advanced Materials and Surface Science program in Bangalore. This includes three WL1C positions, reporting to the Home Care S&T Platform leader – Future Clean. All positions are at Unilever Research India – R&D Bangalore, Whitefield.

HomeCare is a global business with leading household cleaning and laundry brands such as OMO, Sunlight and Comfort. Our aim is to offer products that are unmissably superior, sustainable and great value.We are organised to deliver growth and margin across three core categories: Fabric Cleaning, Fabric Enhancer, and Home & Hygiene. We have a portfolio of strong global brands, and a global geographical footprint.

Within R&D, our team of world-leading scientists, researchers and professionals creates innovations that drive growth for our business and deliver positive impacts for people, society and our planet.

The purpose of the Science & Technology, Home care team is to provide Unilever with world class capability to develop next generation products like powders, bars, liquids, capsule with superior performance, great value, and sustainable technology.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever provides an environment where you can fulfil your purpose through your work, contributing to both a better business and a better world. As a computational chemist in our Advanced Materials team, you will be responsible for developing advanced modelling capabilities to support scientists in development of new materials and technologies for clean future products.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE:

• Collaborate with scientists to conduct modelling and simulation projects, presenting results and insights to stakeholders.

• Adopt AI/ML and deep learning algorithms to develop and test hypotheses relevant to material science.

• Perform laboratory experiments to validate hypotheses and support simulation results.

• Streamline modelling workflows to facilitate the adoption of digital tools, enabling quicker insight generation and decision-making.

• Maintain and expand expertise in materials modelling and simulation by staying updated with the latest research and technological advancements.

• Enhance team's capabilities in materials design, development, and analytics using digital approach.

• Establish and maintain collaborations with external experts, institutions, and technology providers to enhance research capabilities.

• Support in managing external research programs and data-driven initiatives to advance material science research.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

Educational Background:

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Chemical Engineering or Master’s degree in Chemistry / Physics / Material Science / Pharmacy or related field.

• Coursework/Specialization in modelling, simulation and ML or minimum 2 years’ experience in modelling and simulation.
  

Skills:

• Proven domain experience in modelling and simulation.

• Proficiency in programming languages.

• Experience in deep learning frameworks for developing AI/ML models.

• Experience in molecular dynamics and quantum chemistry tools

• Experience in statistical analysis software.

• Ability to work with in multi-functional teams.

• Experience in experimental research, preferably in materials science or a related field.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

• CONSUMER LOVE: Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers

• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

• AGILITY: Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.