Research Scientist of Quantum Chemistry / Physics

(Salary $60 K -65 K; Duration: two years; remote working; start immediately; remote working)

A Research Scientist position of Quantum Chemistry and Physics is available from the fall of 2023 at the Howard University in Washington D.C. This position is for the joint project about 2D materials and biosensing using quantum computation and machine learning from Dr. Pratibha Dev in the Department of Physics at Howard University and Dr. Tao Wei at Departments of Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Carolina.

The appointment is initially for one year and is extendible up to the total of 2.0 years based on the performance of the candidate. The annual salary is $60-65 K. Remote work is allowed.

Required qualifications:
1.   Demonstrates experience and expertise in quantum chemistry and quantum physics.
2.   Demonstrates expertise in QM/MM or/and quantum dynamics simulations (such as constrained DFT and DFT).
3.   Ability of programming in one (or more) of the following: C/C++, Fortran and Python

Expertise in Machine learning, Neural Network MD, or Kinetic Monte Carlo would be a plus.

Interested applicants should first send a cover letter and a detailed CV via email to Dr. Pratibha Dev ([email protected]) and Dr. Tao Wei ([email protected]). In the cover letter, please detail the manner in which your skills can be applied to the proposed research. The short-listed applicants will be contacted for an online interview. The candidate should arrange for at least two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to Drs Dev and Wei, when requested.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The position will be started immediately.