The Midwest Integrated Center for Computational Materials (http://miccom-center.org/) at Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago has an immediate postdoctoral opening in software development and validation. The postdoctoral researcher will work within the groups of Professor Giulia Galli and Dr Maria Chan on developing, applying, and validating software for the first principles simulation of semiconductors, including electronic and phonon interactions. Emphases include interfacing first principles modeling with experimental measurements, and developing algorithms and software to improve materials property prediction.

Applicants should have expertise in some of the following:

• Density functional theory modeling of materials, especially in the areas of electronic excitations and phonons.
• Development and implementation of algorithms and software for materials modeling
• High-performance and parallel computing

Excellent communication and analytical skills are required. Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary collaborative environment, especially involving experimental colleagues, is expected. Software programming experience is necessary. A PhD in computational physics, chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field is required.

Interested candidates should apply by emailing the following to Professor Giulia Galli ([email protected]) and Dr. Maria Chan ([email protected]):

1. A detailed curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names and email addresses of three professional references.
2. A cover letter, including
3. description of previous materials modeling experience (techniques, materials, key contributions);
4. description of software development experience;
5. expected start date;
6. USA citizenship/visa/work eligibility status (if known).
7. One representative publication that best showcases your work.

Postdoctoral appointments are on a one-year basis, with a maximum term of three years, subject to available funding and performance evaluation. MICCoM is a US Department of Energy funded computational materials science software center, involving highly collaborative research to advance computational prediction of materials properties. Argonne is also home to the Advanced Photon Source, a leading synchrotron light source in the world. Argonne National Laboratory offers excellent compensation and benefit packages, and postdoctoral researchers receive extensive career development guidance. Argonne is a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC. Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce.