12 computational research scientist jobs at 8 companies in Chicago, IL

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Computational Scientist – AI/ML Engineer for Climate Science
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$85k-$105k/yr HybridFull Time
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Provides higher education and conducts academic research.
2+ YOECollege degree; 2+ years related experience; strong Python/C++ and AI/ML skills (PyTorch or TensorFlow); experience with HPC/GPU systems, SLURM, distributed training, NumPy/SciPy/pandas/xarray, NetCDF/HDF5, MPI/OpenMP, Git and Docker; climate or Earth system science experience preferred.
Python, C++, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Linux/UNIX, HPC, GPU, SLURM, NVIDIA Nsight, NumPy, SciPy, pandas, xarray, scikit-learn, NetCDF, HDF5, WRF, CESM, Git, Docker, MPI, OpenMP, Vision Transformers (ViTs)
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Senior Research Scientist
Evanston, Illinois, United States
$125k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northwestern University
Northwestern University: Private research university providing higher education and academic research.
Ph.D. completed or near completion in economics, marketing, computer science or related; experience with large-scale data, statistical learning, econometrics, ML/AI, experiments, cloud environments, and strong scientific writing.
AWS, Azure, R, Python, SQL, Generative AI, Agentic AI, ML, AI
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Lead Research Scientist in AI 
Evanston, Illinois, United States
$131k-$180k/yr RemoteFull Time
UL Research Institutes
UL Research Institutes: Performs independent research to advance global public safety science.
6+ YOEPhD/MS/BS in computer science (NLP/LLMs) with substantial research experience; ability to design experiments, secure funding, lead programs, publish, and communicate results.
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Modelling & Simulation Scientist, Computational Physics
East Hanover or Arkansas or Chicago
$97k-$134k/yr HybridFull Time
Mondelēz International
Mondelēz InternationalNASDAQ: MDLZ: Global food and beverage specializing in snack foods.
3+ YOEMaster's required (PhD preferred) in computational/theoretical physics or engineering, 3-5 years relevant experience, proficiency in Python and modelling tools, strong communication and problem-solving skills, up to 10% travel.
Python, NumPy, SciPy, pandas, matplotlib, MATLAB, C++, Julia, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Unreal Engine, PhysX, Unity, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, ANSYS, Abaqus, gPROMS, Witness, Aspen, Rocky DEM, EDEM, Fusion 360, SolidWorks
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Scientist II, Translational Research
Redwood City or Boston or New York City or Chicago or Colorado or Illinois or New York
$90k-$150k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Tempus AI
Tempus AINASDAQ: TEM: Builds a data platform for AI-powered precision medicine diagnostics.
4+ YOEPhD in a quantitative or related biological discipline, 4+ years in genomic and multimodal drug development, and proficiency in R, Python, SQL, and computational biology methods.
R, Python, SQL, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-learn, Jupyter Notebooks, RStudio, tidyverse, ggplot, Git, matplotlib, seaborn, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, D3, Plotly, Flask, Dask, Docker, AWS
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Staff Scientist
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$80k-$100k/yr OnsiteFull Time
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Provides higher education and conducts academic research.
5+ YOEPhD required,5-7 years related experience,expertise in machine learning,computational biology or protein science,proficiency with Python and Linux/SLURM,HPC or cloud experience,ability to lead independent research and publish.
Python, Linux, SLURM
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Data Scientist (Research Associate) - 1-year Term
Evanston, Illinois, United States
$120k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
Northwestern University
Northwestern University: Private research university providing higher education and academic research.
3+ YOEPhD in computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field; 3–5+ years in machine learning and data pipelines; strong programming, biological datasets, cloud infrastructure, and scalable computing experience.
machine learning, AI, data pipelines, cloud-based infrastructure, scalable computing
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Bioinformatics Scientist
Redwood City or Chicago
$100k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Tempus AI
Tempus AINASDAQ: TEM: Builds a data platform for AI-powered precision medicine diagnostics.
3+ YOEPhD or MS+3yrs in bioinformatics/computational biology or related field; deep NGS expertise; Python/R; cloud (AWS/GCP); Docker; Nextflow/Snakemake; ML/statistical modeling; publication or product contributions.
NGS, Python, R, AWS, GCP, Docker, Nextflow, Snakemake
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Scientist Operations II
Abbott Park, Illinois, United States
$68k-$136k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Abbott
AbbottNYSE: ABT: Provides medical devices, diagnostics, and science-based nutritional products.
4+ YOEBachelor's in biological/physical sciences or mathematics (4+ yrs) or MS (2+ yrs); laboratory experimental design, data analysis, documentation, and adherence to IVD/biologics standards; basic computer skills and lab safety.
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Senior Scientist Process Modeling
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$130k-$155k/yr OnsiteFull Time
MonoSol
MonoSol: Developer and manufacturer of water-soluble polymer films.
5+ YOEBachelor's in a technical field and 5+ years applying process modeling or computational engineering in materials, chemicals, polymers, or manufacturing; expertise in simulation, Python, scale-up, and mechanistic modeling.
Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, gPROMS, ANSYS Fluent, COMSOL Multiphysics, Star-CCM+, Python, Git
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Senior Scientist I, Molecular Profiling and Drug Delivery (MPDD)
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
$97k-$184k/yr OnsiteFull Time
AbbVie
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Develops and sells innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
Degree in physical chemistry/material science/pharmaceutical sciences/chemical engineering; experience in solid form development, polymorphism, analytical techniques (PXRD,HPLC), computational tools, automation, and data analytics; strong communication.
PXRD, HPLC
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Senior Scientist II – ADC Reaction Engineer
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
$110k-$209k/yr OnsiteFull Time
AbbVie
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Develops and sells innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
4+ YOEDegree in chemical/bio engineering (BS/MS/PhD) with relevant industrial experience; expertise in ADC reaction development and scale-up, flow chemistry, computational fluid dynamics, highly potent compound handling, tech transfer, and cross-functional leadership.