Assistant Research Scientist

About theRole

We're building the next generation of Home Careformatsand digital is at the heart of this transformation. This role is about making digital real, by taking on theInsilcofirstmindset byconnecting data, AI, and advanced modeling to accelerate innovation and deliver sustainable products faster.

You'llplaya major part inthe digital roadmap for FCF, stitch together tools, models, and workflows, and make sure they land in the hands of scientists and formulators. If you love solving complexproblems,cutting across multiple length and time scales, integrating cutting-edge tech, and turning ideas into scalable solutions, this is your space.

JOB SCOPE:

• Build connected workflows acrossUnilever data capture platformsand simulation platforms.

• Ensureaseamless data architecture frameworkfor formulation design and predictive modeling.

• Build and deployQSPR models formaterialand formulation property prediction.

• Run Molecular Dynamics and/or Dissipative Particle Dynamics and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations todevelop digital twins for practical systems.

• Implement advanced AIand ML-basedalgorithmsfor property evaluation and generative design.

• Adapt and integratestate-of-the-artcode from external repositories and research papers intoenterprise-level digital pipelines.

• Implementmodular, scalable, and securedigital solutions.

• Partner with Science & Tech, Global Design, SEAC, and regulatory teams to embed digital tools in real projects.

• Train and coach teams on digital-first workflows.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education:Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Data Science, Computational Chemistry, or related field.

• Experience:5+years in digital R&D, QSPR modeling, and AI-driven product development.

• Hands-on with MD/DPD/CFD,neural networks, deep learning frameworks, and LLMs.

• Proven ability to curate and integrate open-source code into enterprise solutions.

Skills:

• Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, RDKit,GROMACS,(LAMMPS,CFD)

• Strong grasp of surfactants, colloidal science, polymers, and material property modeling.

• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to translate tech into impact.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary and agile working.

• Work on brands that touch billions of lives.

• Be part of a global, purpose-led business driving sustainability and innovation.

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.