Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Chemistry

2 weeks ago


Gainesville, Florida, United States University of Florida Full time
Job Description

Classification Title: Postdoctoral Associate

A Postdoctoral Associate in Computational Chemistry is available for computational chemists to work in a project on the computational modeling and AI-driven discovery for materials and molecules led by Dr. Mingjie Liu in the Department of Chemistry. We have a position available in our group to work on computational study of polymer materials, electrocatalysts, batteries, and porous materials.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct high-throughput computational simulations using MLIP, DFT, TD-DFT, QM/MM, Kinetic Monte Carlo, and MD to study material and molecular properties.
  • Develop and implement advanced machine learning and deep learning models to predict new materials and molecule properties.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to design experiments and analyze data.
  • Publish scientific papers and present findings at international conferences.

This position will be initially awarded for one year, and, contingent upon strong performance and conduct and availability of funds, may be renewed for up to one year.

UF is the state's oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings), and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey.

The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography.

UF's large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy.

Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program.

Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Expected Salary: The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

To see more, visit, benefits.hr.ufl.edu.

Minimum Requirements: PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong background in molecular dynamics, machine learning, and deep learning applied to scientific problems.

Experience in computational chemistry, materials science, computational electrochemistry, or polymer science.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.



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