Postdoc in Computational Chemistry & Nanophotonics

CHEManager International; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the College of Sciences, Department of Chemistry. The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed based on funding and progress. Work with Dr.

Shengli Zou on computational chemistry focused projects, and contribute to manuscripts, conferences, and grant reports. Responsibilities include mentoring students and collaborating across the team.

Qualifications

• A doctorate in computational chemistry or a closely related field from an accredited institution by time of hire is required.
• Strong background in theoretical and computational chemistry.
• Proficiency in relevant software, operating system, and programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (Dr. Shengli Zou).
• Conduct advanced computational chemistry research focusing on nanophotonics, quantum mechanics, and ML-assisted modeling and simulations.
• Prepare manuscripts and conference presentations.
• Assist with writing grant reports.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Skills

Theoretical chemistry

Computational chemistry

Programming languages

Machine learning

Education

PhD in computational chemistry

Tools

Chemistry software

Operating systems

Programming languages

Job description

University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the College of Sciences, Department of Chemistry. The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed based on funding and progress. Work with Dr.

Shengli Zou on computational chemistry focused projects, and contribute to manuscripts, conferences, and grant reports. Responsibilities include mentoring students and collaborating across the team.