Mat3ra

Cloud-based materials modeling platform for R&D

Grant Writer

Proposal ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWalnut Creek, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Master's or Ph.D. degree in materials or chemistry, or a related technical field.
At least 3 years of experience developing and managing scientific work within one or more of the following: materials science, chemistry, physics, computer science, or artificial intelligence/machine learning.
Prior successful experience applying for or receiving funding from government agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, NASA, or NIST.
Familiarity with Google Docs, spreadsheets, the Department of Energy PAMS system, Grants.gov, and DSIP portals.
Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with management and engineering.
Strong time-management and organizational skills for coordinating multiple initiatives, priorities, and implementations of new technology and products into complex projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn and apply new concepts rapidly.
Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Identify strategic pathways for public-sector growth.
Prepare relevant content, including case studies and technical presentations.
Deliver content and measure key performance indicators.
Find, plan, and write grant proposals.
Solicit and communicate with the parties involved.
Work closely with the science and engineering team, relaying and explaining scientific concepts.

Desired Qualifications

Prior background in enterprise software, materials science, chemistry, physics, or a related area.
Experience with machine learning.

✍️ Grant Writer ✍️

Mat3ra · Walnut Creek, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-02-11

Salary: USD 100,000–140,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: S&M

Description

Overview

Join us in building the real-world J.A.R.V.I.S. for materials RnD (https://exabyte.io/img/iron-man-creates-material.gif).

We look for people with strong technical backgrounds (Scientists/Engineers) seeking to diversify their skills to help us develop and execute public sector business development strategy around the software platform for designing and discovering new advanced materials and chemicals.

Work will focus on (1) identifying strategic pathways for public sector growth, (2) preparing the relevant content including case studies and technical presentations, (3) delivering content and measuring KPI. Successful candidates will continue into leadership roles as we grow.

This is a full-time permanent position.

Responsibilities

finding, planning, and writing grant proposals
soliciting and communicating with the parties involved
work closely with the science engineering team, relay and explain scientific concepts

Why Join

highly creative role in a rapidly growing industry (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2022/01...)
see the results of your work used directly by the world's leading enterprises
realize your ambitions and directly define how materials research is done in the future
work with top-tier human capital in research, engineering, and venture capital

Requirements

Specific

Master's or Ph.D. degree in materials/chemistry or a related technical field
3 or more years of experience developing and managing scientific work within one or more of the following: materials science, chemistry, physics, computer science, AI/ML
prior successful experience in applying/receiving funding from government agencies (DoD, DoE, NSF, NASA, NIST etc.)
familiarity with Google Docs, Spreadsheets, DoE PAMS, Grants.Gov, DSIP portal(s) etc.

Other

strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with management and engineering
strong time-management and organization skills for coordinating multiple initiatives, priorities, and implementations of new technology and products into very complex projects
strong analytical and problem-solving skills
ability to learn and apply new concepts rapidly
extreme attention to details

Plus

prior background in enterprise software, materials science, chemistry, physics or related
experience with machine learning

Benefits

Company Benefits Include

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Work From Home
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Plan

Compensation

$100,000 - $140,000 salary range
additional commission of successful applications
0.25 - 0.75% stock options

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About the Company

Mat3ra

Cloud-based materials modeling platform for R&D

Mat3ra provides an end-to-end, cloud-based materials modeling platform that unifies multiple simulation tools and data for researchers. Researchers design workflows with a web-based designer, run physics-based and AI/ML models on secure high-performance cloud computing, and analyze results. Unlike competitors, it combines engines like Quantum ESPRESSO, VASP, and LAMMPS in one workspace and targets dispersed academic and industrial teams in energy, semiconductors, and manufacturing. Its goal is to accelerate materials discovery by moving R&D into a collaborative, AI-enabled cloud platform.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Seed
Total funding: $3M
Headquarters: Walnut Creek, CA
Founded: 2014

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