Postdoctoral Scholar - Chemistry

Penn State University; College Township (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A leading U.S. research university seeks a postdoctoral scholar in Chemistry to model molecular materials and conduct research in computational methods. Candidates must have or be near completion of a Ph.D. and demonstrate motivation and leadership in project management. Competitive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Must have completed or be close to completing a Ph.D. by employment start date.
• Experience in computational chemistry or related fields is required.
• Highly self-motivated and capable of leading individual projects.

Responsibilities

• Modeling molecular materials based on ab-initio calculations.
• Topological characterization of molecules and reactions.
• Develop structure-to-property rules and nonadiabatic dynamics.

Skills

Computational chemistry

Multi-reference quantum chemistry

Nonadiabatic dynamics

Metadynamics

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Job description

Postdoctoral Scholar - Chemistry page is loaded## Postdoctoral Scholar - Chemistrylocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000071280# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete . **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .**This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. **POSITION SPECIFICS**The laboratory of Assistant Professor Lukas Muechler in the Department of Chemistry at The Pennsylvania State University, seeks to fill one **postdoctoral research** position in the field of computational and theoretical chemistry.Research will involve the modeling of molecular materials based on model and ab-initio calculations. Projects will include, but are not limited to, and the topological characterization of molecules and chemical reactions as well as development of structure-to-property rules and nonadiabatic dynamics for electrocyclization reactions.The ideal postdoctoral candidate will have extensive experience in one or more of the following fields: computational chemistry, multi-reference quantum chemistry, nonadiabatic dynamics or metadynamics.The applicant must have recently received, or be scheduled to receive, a Ph.D. in an area broadly relevant to our research program by the time employment starts. The individual should be highly self-motivated and is expected to lead their own individual projects as well as contribute to collaborative research efforts. Interested and qualified applicants must submit applications electronically to include a cover letter describing your background, prior training, and research interests, as well as a CV which includes a list of publications.Following a screening of these initial application materials, appropriate candidates will be contacted by email and asked to arrange for letters of recommendation to be sent so that they might be considered further. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. **BENEFITS**Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. For more detailed information, please visit our **CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS**Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review .**EEO IS THE LAW**Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.