Postdoctoral Researcher (lsu)

Job Description

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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

   

Position Type:

Other Academic

   

Department:

LSUAM Science - Chem - Physical Dynamics (Kenneth Andrew Lopata (00011948))

   

Work Location:

0731 A.R. Choppin Hall - Chemistry

   

Pay Grade:

Other Academic

   

Job Description:

The Lopata group in the Louisiana State University Department of Chemistry is seeking a postdoctoral research associate in computational attosecond dynamics. Postdoc will perform computational chemistry simulations of attosecond electron currents resulting from interactions with laser pulses. This project involves methods and code development, as well as applied simulations. 

Job Duties:

75% Perform computational research, including code development and applied simulations. Dissemination of research via presentations and publications.

25% Mentor graduate and undergraduate students performing related research.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in computational chemistry or physics, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in electronic structure methods development, parallel programming, and ultrafast dynamics and spectroscopy.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Please provide cover letter, CV, and three professional references, including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.
Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
A copy of your transcript(s) should be attached to your application (if available); however, original transcripts are required prior to hire.
For questions regarding the status of your application, please contact Professor Kenneth Lopata at klopata@lsu.edu.

   

Posting Date:

November 7, 2023

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 21, 2023

  

Additional Position Information:

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