The Physics of AmoRphous and Inorganic Solids Laboratory (PARISlab) at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is seeking some outstanding candidates for several open postdoctoral positions starting in Summer or Fall 2019. Special emphasis is placed on recruiting candidates with a Ph.D. in materials science, physics, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related fields. Focus is placed on candidates with a demonstrated expertise in atomistic simulations.

Open positions:

The successful candidates will work on projects related to atomistic simulations of non-crystalline materials. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Classical, reactive, and ab initio simulations of inorganic materials,
• Enhanced sampling techniques, metadynamics, umbrella sampling, etc.,
• Accelerated simulations techniques,
• Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and materials informatics,
• Development of interatomic potentials using machine learning,
• Multi-scale simulations methods.

The candidate will work in the group of Prof. Bauchy at UCLA, in strong collaboration with other computational students/postdocs in PARISlab and experimental collaborators.

Required qualifications:

For consideration, applicants should possess the following qualifications or attributes:

• D. degree from a reputable university in a topic of relevance (see above),
• Interest in pursuing a research career,
• Experience in computational materials science, as demonstrated by a strong publication record,
• Strong interest in programming and computational approaches,
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team,
• Interest in working in a fast-paced research environment.

Applicants with relevant experience will be given special preference. The successful candidates will be expected to take personal initiative to structure tasks to meet project functions and author high-impact publications. The candidate will also be expected to mentor students, teach courses in relation to expertise (if opportunity arises), fulfill project administration functions, prepare research reports, and assist in proposal development. The candidate is expected to meet programmed project goals and can respond to deliverable timelines as are typical in “academia-industry” collaborative research. All positions are programmed for a 1-year duration but can be extended by mutual agreement.

How to apply:

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this position, please provide by email ([email protected]) a detailed resume, a short personal statement explaining your scientific and research interests, and contact information for three referees in support of your application (as PDF files). Recruitment will remain open until the positions are filled.

Contact:

Prof. Mathieu Bauchy — [email protected]
Physics of AmoRphous and Inorganic Solids Laboratory (PARISlab)
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
420 Westwood Plaza, 5731E Boelter Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA
http://www.lab-paris.com

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Mathieu Bauchy, Ph.D.