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Bosch Home Comfort USA · 1 day ago

Computational Materials Science Intern

Watertown, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$40.50/hr - $59/hr

Start in 2026

Bosch Home Comfort USA is seeking a highly motivated Computational Materials Science Intern for a 3-6 month internship in their Watertown, MA office. The intern will focus on atomistic and mesoscale methods to understand thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport phenomena, while also developing and implementing code for high-performance computing.

IndustrialManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Development and application of atomistic and/or mesoscale methods for understanding thermodynamics, kinetics, degradation, and transport phenomena

Computational discovery and/or characterization of next-generation materials systems

Designing and implementing code for high-performance and high-throughput computing, including machine-learning methods

Phase transition and analysis of interfaces: thermodynamic/kinetics of solidification, nanoparticle growth, or gas phase condensation

Microkinetic modeling of chemical reactions: etching, corrosion, and thermal management

Surface contact under extreme conditions: Abrasion, wear, migration and stiction with large external fields

Mechanics of amorphous ceramics: surface residual stresses, crack propagation, stresses due to mismatched interfaces

Development of free-energy methods combining the throughput and flexibility of classical potentials and accuracy of DFT-based machine-learned interatomic potentials

Qualification

Atomistic simulationsDensity-functional theoryMolecular dynamicsQuantum chemistryPhase-field methodsMaterials scienceCommunication skillsTeamwork skillsAttention to detailCreativity

Required

Current PhD candidate at a top university in chemical engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field

Experience in running or interacting with atomistic-scale simulations, including at least one of: density-functional theory, molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry or phase-field

Solid foundations in materials science, solid-state physics, and/or chemistry

Attention to detail, flexibility, creativity, and excellent communication and teamwork skills

A cover letter describing why the candidate is suited for the position, past computational materials science experiences, and the desired project choice(s)

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Preferred

Significant research experience, including high-impact publications, patents, and/or contributions to open-source codes

Strong background in physics and coding, and passion on working and understanding physics- and chemistry-based devices

Past experience directly comparing experimental measurements with computational materials science simulations

Proven ability to design research objectives, conduct independent research, and develop expertise in a specific field

Past experience relevant to one or more of the projects listed

Benefits

Associate discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness incentives

Wellness Rooms

Smart work model

Child care discounts

Emergency travel assistance services

Business travel accident insurance

Will preparation service

Social and hobby clubs

Bosch Cafés / Bosch Market Café

Company

Bosch Home Comfort USA

Bosch Home Comfort is a leading source of high-quality heating, cooling and hot water systems.

Founded in 1886

Watertown, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.bosch-thermotechnology.us/

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