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Post Doctoral Scholar
Arts and Sciences | Chemistry and Biochemistry Administration
Seeking aPost Doctoral Scholarto jointheDepartment of Chemistry andBiochemistryatTheOhio State Universityto studyexcited-state dynamics and finite-temperature electronic structureofcondensed-phase systems using theoretical and computational methods ThePost Doctoral Scholar will embark on a program of independent research with theprimary goaltodeterminehowstronglycoupled electronic and vibrational excitations shape the finite-temperature response properties of interfaces and solidsDuties will includeconductingresearchwork centered arounddevelopingfirst principles theoreticalmethods, performingmultiscalesimulations, and analyzingcomputational data; leadingmanuscriptpreparationfor submission to peer-reviewed journals; and mentoring undergraduate and graduate studentsOther responsibilities includethe maintenance ofcustom open-sourcecomputing software
Qualifications
PhD inchemistryorphysicsor a related fieldby the time of hire isrequired,along with astrong theoretical background inphysicalchemistry or chemical physicsDemonstrated experienceoperatingand maintaining acodebase oftheoretical methods and software; excellent verbal and written communication skills;andacollaborative mentality towards research and mentoring
Desiredskills and techniques includeexperience developing condensed-phase electronic structuremethods, quantum-classicaldynamicsapproaches, or Green’s functiontechniques.These required anddesiredskills should bedemonstratedthrough a record of peer-reviewed publications.
The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.
Newman and Wolfrom Laboratory of Chemistry (0147)
Term (Fixed Term)
40
First Shift
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