Postdoctoral Fellow: AI‑Driven Magnetic Materials

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bocarsly group at the University of Houston is hiring an postdoctoral fellow to work on the GAMBIT project, combining high-throughput computation, machine learning, rapid synthesis and efficient characterization to discover next‑generation magnets. The position emphasizes materials synthesis, AI workflows, and open‑source data management.

This in-person role in Houston requires expertise in synthesizing and characterizing materials, and strong programming skills; collaboration across

Qualifications

• Solid-state chemistry experience, including synthesis and characterization of inorganic materials.
• Computer programming in scientific contexts (data management, AI workflows).
• Experience with magnetic measurements (SQUID, MOKE) is desirable.
• X-ray diffraction for structural characterization.
• Strong collaboration, mentorship, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives and reviews progress; evaluates results of experiments or projects under supervision.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a highly technical and complex research instrument.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision; consults higher levels in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Solid-state chemistry

Programming

Magnetic measurements

X-ray diffraction

Collaboration & mentorship

Job description

The Bocarsly group at the University of Houston is hiring an postdoctoral fellow to work on the GAMBIT project, combining high-throughput computation, machine learning, rapid synthesis and efficient characterization to discover next‑generation magnets. The position emphasizes materials synthesis, AI workflows, and open‑source data management.

This in-person role in Houston requires expertise in synthesizing and characterizing materials, and strong programming skills; collaboration across