Postdoc in Computational Inorganic/Organometallic Catalysis

The Computational Chemistry List; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, seeks a postdoctoral researcher for computational inorganic/organometallic chemistry. The role focuses on modeling reactions and catalysis using electronic structure methods, ML, and programming within the Ess Computational and Simulation Lab.

The candidate should have a PhD in computational or theoretical chemistry, strong background in reaction mechanisms, and proficiency in Python with willingness to learn ML methods.

Qualifications

• PhD in computational or theoretical chemistry or a related field.
• Strong background in reaction mechanisms.
• Good programming skills (e.g. Python) and willingness to learn ML methods.

Responsibilities

• Model inorganic and organometallic reactions and catalysis using electronic structure calculations, ML, and programming.
• Collaborate with internal researchers and external industrial partners on catalyst design.
• Manage multiple projects with independence and focus.

Skills

Python programming

Electronic structure calculations

Machine learning

Education

PhD in computational chemistry

Job description

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, seeks a postdoctoral researcher for computational inorganic/organometallic chemistry. The role focuses on modeling reactions and catalysis using electronic structure methods, ML, and programming within the Ess Computational and Simulation Lab.

The candidate should have a PhD in computational or theoretical chemistry, strong background in reaction mechanisms, and proficiency in Python with willingness to learn ML methods.