Pre-Doctoral Researcher, Catalysis & Computation (ICC)

The Simons Foundation, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Opportunity to work with experienced mentors

Job summary

A leading research institution in New York City is seeking temporary full-time Pre-doctoral Researchers for its Initiative for Computational Catalysis. Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program in relevant fields such as physics or chemistry and have research experience. The position involves developing algorithms and testing computer codes for research and offers an annualized compensation of $60,000 with medical benefits. Applications for the Fall 2026 session are due by May 29, 2026.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD program relevant to the proposed research.
• Completed 1-2 years of advanced coursework and have relevant research experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic research skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply analytical calculation to relevant research topics.
• Develop algorithms and run computer codes related to research.
• Report on research and perform additional tasks as required.

Skills

Analytical calculation

Algorithm development

Data analysis

Programming in Matlab

Programming in Python

Programming in Julia

Programming in Fortran

Programming in C/C++

Education

Engaged in dissertation research in a PhD program

Tools

Linux

Git

Job description

A leading research institution in New York City is seeking temporary full-time Pre-doctoral Researchers for its Initiative for Computational Catalysis. Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD program in relevant fields such as physics or chemistry and have research experience. The position involves developing algorithms and testing computer codes for research and offers an annualized compensation of $60,000 with medical benefits. Applications for the Fall 2026 session are due by May 29, 2026.