Postdoc Associate Position of Polymer Simulations (Atomistic and Coarse-grained)

Location: the Prof. Hisiao’s lab at Chemistry Department at Stony Brook University; Duration: Two Years; Salary: $58K-60K; an Additional stipend will be provided for working Dr. Wei’s lab to cover the visit and travel.

This position requires expertise in polymer simulations (atomistic MD, CGMD, DPD, MC or KMC). Expertise in quantum (DFT) is not required. And the experience in 2D materials are irrelevant. We prefer to have one with research experience in soft matter.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Post-doc Associate will work in a multi-institutional effort to apply molecular simulation techniques to understand the underlying structure-function relationships in polymer filtration materials. Specifically, the project aims to study polymer interfacial crosslinking and polymer membranes using atomistic and coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations in combination with experimental synthesis and characterization tools. The position will be co-supervised by Prof. Benjamin Hsiao at Stony Brook University and Prof. Tao Wei at Howard University.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry or physics, or a related field.
Experience with molecular dynamic simulations (atomistic and coarse-grained), dissipative particle dynamics, and kinetic Monte Carlo methods.
Experience with programming skills in Python, C++, C or Fortran.
Experience with Gromacs, LAMMPS or other related simulation software.
Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience with coarse-grained forcefield parameter development.
Experience with experimental synthesis and characterization of polymer membranes (PDF, WAXS and SAXS).
Experience with polymer statistical mechanics theory.
Experience with machine learning.

Link to the official announcement and application:

https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=2204759&lang=en#.Y-vsY0uVikg.twitter

Application deadline: Apr 2, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

Contact information:
After submitting the applications, please send an email to notify Dr. Benjamin Hsiao ([email protected]) and Dr. Tao Wei ([email protected]). In the contact email, please attach your CV with the detailed publication list. The shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an online interview. Note: we can accept one who will receive the PhD degree before June or July 2023.