Postdoctoral Fellow: Computational Materials & Chemistry

Middle Tennessee State University; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Vacation Leave

13 paid University holidays

Retirement plans

Educational benefits for employee and dependents

Job summary

Middle Tennessee State University is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Materials and Chemistry within the Department of Chemistry. This position involves conducting research using first-principles calculations and machine learning techniques, with potential for renewal.

The successful candidate will have a terminal degree in a related field and experience in materials modeling and Python programming. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Solid background in first-principles calculations or materials modeling.
• Good Python programming skills.
• Experience in high-throughput computation, data analysis, or machine learning.
• Demonstrate strong research independence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in computational materials and chemistry.
• Model reactivity in bulk materials and interfaces.
• Engage in machine-learning-assisted materials design.

Skills

First-principles calculations

Materials modeling (VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO)

Python programming

High-throughput computation

Data analysis

Machine learning

Education

Terminal degree in materials science, chemistry, computer science, or related field

Job description

Middle Tennessee State University is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computational Materials and Chemistry within the Department of Chemistry. This position involves conducting research using first-principles calculations and machine learning techniques, with potential for renewal.

The successful candidate will have a terminal degree in a related field and experience in materials modeling and Python programming. A comprehensive benefits package is included.