Postdoc: Computational Chemistry for Nanophotonics

Wucf Tv; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Florida invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Chemistry. The initial appointment is for one year, with renewal possible based on funding and progress, conducted under the supervision of Dr. Shengli Zou.

The role focuses on computational chemistry with nanophotonics, quantum mechanics, and ML-assisted modeling. The successful candidate will prepare manuscripts and conference presentations, assist with grant reports, and mentor undergraduate

Qualifications

• PhD in computational chemistry or related field required.
• Strong background in theoretical and computational chemistry.
• Proficiency in relevant software, operating systems, and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PI on advanced computational chemistry research.
• Research nanophotonics and quantum mechanics topics.
• Develop ML-assisted models and simulations.
• Prepare manuscripts and conference presentations.
• Assist in writing grant reports and mentoring students.

Skills

Computational chemistry

Theoretical chemistry

Programming

Machine learning

Mentoring

Education

PhD in computational chemistry

Tools

Python

Linux

Gaussian

Job description

The University of Central Florida invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Chemistry. The initial appointment is for one year, with renewal possible based on funding and progress, conducted under the supervision of Dr. Shengli Zou.

The role focuses on computational chemistry with nanophotonics, quantum mechanics, and ML-assisted modeling. The successful candidate will prepare manuscripts and conference presentations, assist with grant reports, and mentor undergraduate