Application Lead

Our Company: Entalpic

We are a dedicated team at the forefront of AI and chemistry, working to accelerate the energy transition. Our focus is on
discovering new chemicals and materials that can lead to more sustainable practices
in sectors where the need for change is most urgent. Specifically, we develop a modern
generative AI platform to discover new materials & catalysts to optimize reactions that significantly reduce CO2 emissions
, aiming to make a substantial impact on the environment.

As an
early-stage startup backed by substantial funding
, we base our approach on state-of-the-art academic research to drive practical business solutions. We value
clear communication and simplicity in our approaches
, promoting a constant optimization mindset.

Join Entalpic to be part of a growing team, eager to learn and adapt, united by the belief that our technology can make a significant positive impact and contribute to transforming carbon-intensive industries for a sustainable future.

Mission Highlights

We are looking for a highly motivated and
experienced
Experimental Chemist
to serve as the critical validation link for our AI-generated chemical candidates. Your mission will be the subject matter expert responsible for the end-to-end process of Atomic Layer Processes (ALP), specifically the design, experimental deposition and characterisation of surfaces/thin films on both powder and hard surfaces. You will also be essential in guiding the design of new precursors to optimise the surface/thin-film performance for an end application.

This role is central to Entalpic's vision of closing the Sim2Real loop in materials discovery. You will bridge AI-predicted coating candidates with hands-on validation in a high-growth, high-autonomy startup environment.

Reporting Line & Localization

You will report to the
Director of Lab and Material Innovation
and be located in
Grenoble, France
.

Role & Responsibilities

Lab Setup & Equipment Operations

• Lead selection, installation, and maintenance of ALD systems (powder and planar).
• Define and implement safety, calibration, and operating protocols in collaboration with the Lab Manager

ALD Coating Process Development

• Develop, optimise, and run ALD coating processes for diverse applications (e.g. battery electrodes, catalytic surfaces).
• Design experiments and characterise films

AI Collaboration & Data Feedback

• Validate AI-generated coating candidates through experiments and structured data reporting.
• Provide critical feedback and experimental data to the AI/ML and computational teams to refine predictive models, accelerating the discovery loop.

Lead Internal and External Projects

• Provide the technical support in the set-up of both client projects and grant applications.
• Develop a budget and timeline for the experimental phase of the project.
• Key technical interface with the client.
• Operate comfortably in a dynamic, changing environment, adapting rapidly to emerging business challenges and opportunities.

Expertise & Skills

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, OR an MSc with significant (5+ years) relevant industrial experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Atomic Layer Deposition experience in a research or industrial setting.
• Proven ability to develop new coating recipes, optimise and adapt across different substrates (powder, films & foils).
• Familiarity with battery, catalysis or semiconductor applications.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an independent experimentalist and project lead.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a joyful, proactive, and solution-oriented approach.
• We believe that all people are capable of great things. Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements that are listed within this job description.

Compensation & Benefits
We are a no-nonsense startup, where we favor a sustainable culture promoting
work-life balance
and good compensation over foosball tables and free food. We offer:

• Competitive salary and significant equity (BSPCE)

Comprehensive
health insurance
(Alan)

• French level paid leave and time-off work
• Flexible work environment and more to come as we grow