Postdoctoral Positions in Simulation of Planetary and Inertial Fusion Energy Materials

Several postdoctoral research associate (PDA) positions are available in the group of Prof. Ivan Oleynik at the Materials Simulation Laboratory, University of South Florida (http://msl.usf.edu ). We are looking for enthusiastic team members with significant expertise in molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of materials including both classical and quantum MD. 

The successful PDAs will work on one of the following projects. The first project focuses on studying planetary materials under high pressure-temperature conditions of the Earth’s and exoplanetary cores. The second project investigates the behavior of inertial confinement fusion materials during the initial stage of implosion. The projects involve significant collaborations with leading experimental groups. The PDAs will perform predictive machine-learning molecular dynamics simulations on exascale supercomputers Frontier and Aurora to inform the design, analysis, and interpretation of experiments at national and international dynamic compression facilities (NIF, Omega, and EuXFEL).

Minimum job requirements:

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a closely related field obtained within the last 5 years
• Significant experience in materials simulations using classical and/or quantum MD (LAMMPS, VASP)
• Demonstrated record of research productivity including peer-reviewed publications
• Programming experience (C++, Python, Fortran)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work independently as well as within collaborative team environment

For full consideration, applicants must send a CV including list of publications and names of 3 references, as well as a one-page description of prior research experience to Prof. Ivan Oleynik ([email protected])

PhD studentship positions are also available.