Postdoc: Computational Materials for Rare-Earth Systems

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ke Research Group at the University of Virginia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in computational materials science and theoretical condensed matter physics, focusing on strongly correlated rare-earth systems. You will engage in research on rare-earth magnets, quantum materials, and ML-assisted design.

Responsibilities include developing methods, performing ab initio calculations, and mentoring students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, materials science, chemistry, or a related field by the start date.
• First-author publications demonstrating electronic-structure theory or computational condensed matter physics.

Responsibilities

• Develop theoretical methods and computational approaches for strongly correlated rare-earth materials.
• Perform and analyze ab initio calculations for strongly correlated systems.
• Develop automated workflows for materials screening and property prediction.
• Collaborate with experimental and theoretical partners across groups and institutions to interpret results and guide materials discovery.
• Prepare manuscripts, present research results, and contribute to project reports and proposals.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students as appropriate.

Skills

Programming skills

HPC experience

Machine learning

First-principles methods

Education

PhD in physics, materials science, or chemistry

Tools

DFT

Job description

The Ke Research Group at the University of Virginia seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate in computational materials science and theoretical condensed matter physics, focusing on strongly correlated rare-earth systems. You will engage in research on rare-earth magnets, quantum materials, and ML-assisted design.

Responsibilities include developing methods, performing ab initio calculations, and mentoring students.