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A three-year postdoctoral position is available in the Materials Simulation Group of Prof. Thonhauser (https://thonhauser.physics.wfu.edu). The position focuses on first-principles electronic-structure simulations of metal organic framework (MOF) materials for a variety of important industrial and chemical applications. The project is part of a larger effort bringing together theorists from WFU (Prof. Thonhauser, lead-PI) and experimentalists from UT Dallas (Prof. Tan, co-PI) and Rutgers (Prof. Li, co-PI). The postdoc will be part of this interdisciplinary team, which will provide an exciting learning and research environment. The position is funded by the US Department of Energy and is offered as a one-year contract, renewable from year-to-year, pending DOE approval, and starting as soon as possible. Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
A PhD degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a closely related field is required. Extensive expertise with—and thorough knowledge of—first-principles density-functional methods, modern electronic-structure theory, and either VASP or Quantum Espresso is essential. In addition, experience with LAMMPS, beyond-DFT methods, molecular-dynamics simulations, MOFs, and prior collaborations with experimentalists are highly beneficial. Furthermore, high proficiency with LINUX and FORTRAN are expected, as well as the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and the ability to work individually or collaboratively as part of a team.
Interested applicants have to complete the application at WFU Careers; follow "Staff Openings" and then look for "Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Physics" (R0002266). Alternatively, you can use the direct link here. The application requires a single PDF attachment, containing in the following order: (1) a cover letter addressing the list of required/desired experiences from above, the names and contact information of at least three references, and the earliest possible start date; and (2) a complete CV.
Wake Forest University is a private university founded in 1834 and ranked No. 27 among US national universities. It is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina—part of the beautiful Piedmont Triad metropolitan region which is listed among the top 35 best places to live in North America with a very reasonable cost of living and a high quality of life. WFU is also close to the Research Triangle, with an easy commute to universities such as Duke, UNC, and NC State. WFU is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.