Research Scientist position in the Strongly Correlated Quantum Materials Modeling

A Research Specialist position will be opening in the research group of Prof. Anh Ngo (University of Illinois – Chicago) with the earliest start date of May 15, 2022. This position supported by DOE for strongly correlated electron materials using quantum many-body methods such as Density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) method, Density functional theory plus Dynamical Mean Field Theory (DFT +DMFT), Exact diagonalization (ED), Numerical Renormalization Group (NRG) or Quantum Monte Carlo.

Duties:

The Research Scientist will be involved in ab initio and many body theory calculations and implementation of different algorithms used to characterize strongly correlated electron materials (For instance, transition-metal oxides and 4f-electron materials).

Qualifications:

• A PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, or engineering; and experience in quantum many body theory are required.
• Experience in beyond-DFT approaches (Bethe–Salpeter approach, Self-consistent GW calculations) with a demonstrated ability working with experimental groups.
• Strong knowledge of the strongly correlated electron systems is desired.
• Excellent programming abilities (preferably in Python and Fortran), analytical skills, and knowledge of high-performance computing are also required.

APPOINTMENTS/BENEFITS: This position is a 12-month full-time appointment. The position is renewable, depending upon performance and funding. The position remains open until filled.

SALARY:  The salary will be commensurate with experience and achievement. Funding is available from DOE resources.

HOW TO APPLY: As part of the application process, the applicant should provide a current  curriculum vitae, a research statement, teaching philosophy, contact information for three references, and a cover  letter describing qualifications and career goals. Note that all application materials must be  submitted through University of Illinois – Chicago 's online system at:

https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/job-details?jobID=163211&job=research-specialist-chemical-engineering

Email inquiries with additional questions about this position should be directed to  anhngo@ uic.edu