Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Location: Pittsburgh (USA) or remote 

Two postdoctoral positions are available starting immediately.  The focus of the research is materials modeling using first-principles methods targeting applications in catalysis and metal/alloy oxidation. Knowledge of machine learning, atomistic simulations, and high throughput simulations is an advantage.  

A Ph.D. in Materials Science or a related field earned in the last 5 years is required. Due to nature of funding, the position is only limited to US citizens.  

The postdoc is expected to actively participate in the dissemination of research findings through weekly meetings with the PI and other group members, author monthly reports, publish in top journals, and aid in the training of graduate and undergraduate students.

To apply for this position, please send a resume with the names and contact information for three references, and a cover letter that justifies how your education, research experience and expertise is a good fit for the position. To obtain more information, please contact Dr. Saidi:

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science      

University of Pittsburgh

636 Benedum Hall

Pittsburgh, PA 15261

[email protected]