One postdoctoral position is available in the Kananenka group at University of Delaware, USA (https://sites.udel.edu/akanane/). The project focuses on developing new theoretical and computational methods to elucidate the effects of dissipative environment on the properties of hybrid light-matter states so-called polaritons. The projects will involve quantum, quantum-classical, and/or semiclassical dynamics simulations of molecular systems coupled to quantized radiation field inside a cavity. The work will be performed in a collaboration with experimental groups. The initial appointment will be for one year with a possibility of extension.

Requirements

The candidates must hold or are about to receive a PhD degree in Computational Physics or Chemistry. Candidates with strong background in quantum, quantum-classical, and/or semiclassical dynamics, quantum chemistry calculations, open quantum systems, and programming (at least Python) are particularly encouraged to apply.

About University of Delaware

The University of Delaware is an R1 (”very high research activity”) university located in Newark, Delaware on the East coast of the US with easy access to major metropolitan areas including Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York City as well as Delaware beaches.

How to apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to send a brief letter of introduction and a CV with a list of publications to Prof. Alexei Kananenka (email: [email protected]).

Deadline

The position is available immediately. The search will continue until the position is filled.