Graduate Research Assistants

Several graduate research assistantships are available in the computational condensed matter physics and materials science group led by Dr. Julia E. Medvedeva (https://web.mst.edu/~juliaem/index.html) at the Physics Department of Missouri University of Science and Technology (https://physics.mst.edu/academicprograms/graduatedegreeprograms/). Applicants with strong interest and experience in simulations, modeling, and density-functional calculations will be given first preference. Candidates should have a B.S. in physics and excellent communication skills (oral and written) in English. For details about available research projects please contact Prof. Julia Medvedeva ([email protected]).

More about the Physics Department at Missouri S&T: http://catalog.mst.edu/graduate/graduatedegreeprograms/physics/ 

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Apply online at http://futurestudents.mst.edu/, you will be guided through the application process to see what documents need to be submitted. The deadline for applications to be considered for graduate teaching assistantship support for Fall semester is January 31. 

Postdoctoral Position: Modeling of Amorphous Semiconducting Materials

The computational condensed matter physics and materials science group led by Dr. Julia E. Medvedeva at the Physics Department of Missouri University of Science and Technology is seeking an outstanding candidate for a postdoctoral position. The successful candidate will work on simulations of amorphous materials (ranging from dielectrics to wide-bandgap oxide semiconductors to Si) and first-principles investigations of the structural, electronic, and optical properties of the disordered materials and their functional interfaces. In addition, activities may involve code development, data analysis, and data curation according to FAIR guiding principles.

The research projects are funded by NSF-DMREF and DOE-EERE-SETO programs. Active collaboration with other members of the research team (both theorists and experimentalists) will be encouraged and expected.

Applicants with strong self-motivation, work ethics, and demonstrated experience in computational condensed matter physics and materials science will be given first preference. Experience in simulations, modeling, and calculations (classical or ab-initio molecular dynamics and density functional theory) is mandatory. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently to structure tasks to meet project goals and communicate with other team members involved in the multidisciplinary project; mentor undergraduate students; author quality publications; and report results at national and international conferences. The position is open for an initial period of one year with a possibility for an extension for additional years, contingent on successful annual reviews.

For consideration, applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications: (i) a PhD degree in physics or materials science with a focus on computational studies; (ii) knowledge of computational approaches for massively-parallel supercomputers and interest in programming; and (iii) self-motivation and ability to work and strive in interdisciplinary research team. If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this position, please provide by email ([email protected]) a detailed resume (including academic history, list of publications and presentation, computational skills), a short personal statement describing how your scientific and research interests and background make you a good fit, and contact information for three references in support of your application. Review of the applications will begin immediately.