Postdoc - Theoretical Chemistry for CC-PBC Materials

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in theoretical chemistry in the Marco Caricato group. The starting date is October 1, 2026 (negotiable), with an initial one-year appointment and possible renewal contingent on funding.

The successful candidate will develop CC-PBC methods for periodic systems, apply them to polymers, surfaces and crystalline materials, and contribute to manuscript writing.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field.
• Experience in electronic structure methods.
• Experience in computer programming.

Responsibilities

• 80% - Perform research for the development of CC-PBC methods to study the electronic and optical properties of periodic systems, and for the application of these methods to polymers, surfaces and films, and crystalline materials. Analyze the data and contribute to the writing of manuscripts for publication.
• 10% - Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in their research activity.
• 10% - Professional development: this may include developing a detailed plan together with the PI, participating in career development workshops, and delivering oral presentation in national and international meetings.

Skills

Electronic structure methods

Programming

Education

PhD in chemistry

Tools

Python

Job description

The University of Kansas, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in theoretical chemistry in the Marco Caricato group. The starting date is October 1, 2026 (negotiable), with an initial one-year appointment and possible renewal contingent on funding.

The successful candidate will develop CC-PBC methods for periodic systems, apply them to polymers, surfaces and crystalline materials, and contribute to manuscript writing.