FUCHS LUBRICANTS GERMANY GmbH | Germany | 68xxx Mannheim | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 23.07.2026 on stepstone.de
Computational Chemist (m/f/d)
FUCHS is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubricant solutions for almost all industries and applications. Our products and solutions keep the world moving even if they are not always visible. It is crucial that each individual of our over 6,000 employees is visible in more than 50 countries - their entrepreneurial spirit, their ideas and skills are the heart of our global business. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Molecular modelling of basic oils and additives Support for the development of new raw materials for lubrication Simulation of interface, adsorption and tribochemical processes Implementation and evaluation of molecular dynamic simulations Structure of QSPR and Machine Learning Models to Predict Tribological Properties Virtual screening of new materials and lubricating oil formulations Working with digital twins of tribological systems Support in the interpretation of analytical data Implementation of projects with external partners Close cooperation with development and application technology
Completed studies (ideally with doctoral studies) in chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Physics or Material Sciences Knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Density Functional Theory (DFT), Molecular Dynamics (MD), Reactive Power Fields (ReaxFF), QSPR or Scientific Machine Learning programming knowledge, preferably in Python, as well as experience in scientific data evaluation and their automation Interest in industrial research and practical product development Ability to interdisciplinary cooperation in a technical environment Structured, analytical working and pleasure in complex physico-chemical issues Very good communication skills in German and English
Building a Modern Computational Chemistry Focus on Lubricant Development Cooperation with specialists from tribology, lubricant chemistry and AI Access to modern simulation and data analysis tools High industrial relevance of research results Flexible work models and mobile work Attractive remuneration and training opportunities
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