Research Associate

Jackson State University; Van Winkle (MS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State University, within the Mississippi Nano-bio ImmunoEngineering Consortium (NIEC), seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance computational chemistry, bio-nano interface modeling, and HPC oversight. You will run MD and QM/DFT calculations, develop Python tooling, and administer local HPC resources while collaborating with experimentalists.

The role emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork, manuscript preparation, and conference presentations as part of a dynamic research program.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry or Theoretical Chemistry.
• Strong expertise in molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and quantum mechanics (QM/DFT) calculations.
• Proficiency in Python code development and workflow automation.
• Hands-on experience in High-Performance Computing (HPC) administration, cluster management, and workflow optimization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary experimental and theoretical teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform state-of-the-art molecular dynamics and quantum mechanical calculations to investigate nano-bio interfaces.
• Develop, test, and maintain custom Python packages for workflow automation and computational analysis.
• Administrate local HPC infrastructure, including system configuration, user support, queue management, and software deployment.
• Integrate machine learning and data science techniques with physical simulations to accelerate bio-nano material discovery.
• Collaborate with experimental researchers across the NIEC framework to validate theoretical models and inform experimental designs.
• Work closely with graduate students, fostering a collaborative research environment.
• Contribute to the publication of scientific manuscripts and share findings through presentations at conferences.

Skills

Python programming

Molecular dynamics

Quantum chemistry/DFT

HPC administration

Collaborative research

Education

PhD in Computational Chemistry or Theoretical Chemistry

Job description

A postdoctoral research position is open on the vibrant research team within the Mississippi Nano-bio lmmunoEngineering Consortium (NIEC) at Jackson State University. We are excited to announce an immediate opening for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher. This position focuses on computational chemistry, bio-nano interface modeling, and High-Performance Computing (HPC) management.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher in our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to; perform state-of-the-art molecular dynamics and quantum mechanical calculations to investigate nano-bin and irnmunoengineering interfaces. Develop, test, and maintain custom Python packages and scientific code for workflow automation and computational analysis. Administrate local HPC infrastructure, including system configuration, user support, queue management, and software deployment. Integrate machine learning and data science techniques with physical simulations to accelerate bio-nano material discovery. Collaborate with experimental researchers across the NIEC framework to validate theoretical models and inform experimental designs. Work closely with graduate students, fostering a collaborative research environment. Contribute to the publication of scientific manuscripts and share your findings through presentations at national and international conferences.

We are seeking a talented individual with the following qualifications:

Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry or Theoretical Chemistry. Strong expertise in molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and quantum mechanics (QM / DFT) calculations. Proficiency in Python code development, computational workflow automation, and scientific software integration. Hands-on experience in High-Performance Computing (HPC) administration, cluster management, and workflow optimization. Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary experimental and theoretical teams.