Postdoctoral Fellow — Quantum Scattering & PFAS Modeling

Johns Hopkins University; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University’s PREP Research Associate position, funded through NIST, focuses on quantum scattering calculations of PFAS molecules and related tasks. The role involves algorithm development, software in Fortran/C/C++, and collaboration across teams to produce data and publications.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, 4+ years of experience with quantum scattering, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience. Experience in quantum scattering calculations is required.
• Ability to program in a modern computational language (e.g., Fortran, C/C++, Python).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Algorithm development, implementation and analysis.
• Scientific and technical programming.
• Computation and analysis of data.
• Presentation of results at internal meetings, and occasional meetings with external stakeholders.
• Publication of results in appropriate journals and publication of data to a web-based database.
• Ensure that results, protocols, software, and documentation have been archived or otherwise transmitted to the larger organization.

Skills

Quantum scattering experience

Oral and written communication

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Tools

Fortran

C/C++

Python

Job description

Johns Hopkins University’s PREP Research Associate position, funded through NIST, focuses on quantum scattering calculations of PFAS molecules and related tasks. The role involves algorithm development, software in Fortran/C/C++, and collaboration across teams to produce data and publications.

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, 4+ years of experience with quantum scattering, and strong communication skills.