Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate in the Peng Liu group, Department of Chemistry, to advance computational chemistry and machine learning driven studies of catalytic organic reactions. The appointee will develop predictive models for catalyst and reaction design and collaborate with experimental groups.

Review of applications will begin immediately until a hire is made. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in electronic structure calculations and/or molecular dynamics simulations.
• Experience in developing data-driven models and/or machine learning algorithms.
• Experience in collaborations with experimental organic research groups.
• Expertise in using a variety of computational chemistry software packages.
• Demonstrated competence in computational chemistry and organic chemistry.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write peer-reviewed journal articles, present research findings to experimental collaborators, and create and give oral presentations at scientific conferences.

Skills

Electronic structure calculations

Molecular dynamics simulations

Machine learning algorithms

Collaborations with experimental teams

Communication of research findings

Education

PhD in Computational Chemistry or related field

Tools

Computational chemistry software

Machine learning tools

Job description

Job Description - Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate (26006251)

Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate

Chemistry - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006251 )

A postdoctoral scholar position in computational chemistry is available in the Peng Liu group at the Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, beginning as soon as is practical. The candidate is expected to use a broad range of computational chemistry and machine learning tools to study the mechanisms of catalytic organic reactions and develop predictive models for catalyst and reaction design. Most details about the current research directions of the Peng Liu group can be found on their website: https://pengliugroup.com/

Job Qualifications:

• PhD in Computational Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Strong background in electronic structure calculations and/or molecular dynamics simulations.
• Experience in developing data-driven models and/or machine learning algorithms
• Experience in collaborations with experimental organic research groups.
• Expertise in using a variety of computational chemistry software packages.
• Demonstrated competence in computational chemistry and organic chemistry.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write peer-reviewed journal articles, present research findings to experimental collaborators, and create and give oral presentations at scientific conferences.

Review of applications will begin immediately until a hire is made.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Attachments:

Contacts for letter of recommendation

Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications

Research Plans and/or Summary of Research Interest (Optional)

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Campus : Pittsburgh

Child Protection Clearances : Not Applicable

Required Attachments : Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, Other (see posting for additional details)

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.