Postdoctoral Appointee - MSD Computational Materials Chemistry (argonne)
Job posting number: #93879 (Ref:416626)
This Job Posting is Expired.
Job Description
Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, IL is seeking a Postdoctoral Appointee in the Materials Science Division in Computational Materials Chemistry and Machine Learning. The postdoctoral researcher will use first principles modeling, molecular dynamics, and AI assisted methods to perform simulations/predictive analytics of materials and molecules to understand electrochemical processes and surface chemistry. The postdoctoral associate will have the benefit of collaboration with other experimental and computational scientists at Argonne.
Position Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science or related field; achieved within the last 3 years or upcoming year.
- Computational chemistry/materials modeling using one or two of the electronic structure theory-based codes are essential. (Gaussian/QCHEM, VASP/Quantum Espresso, CP2K/ LAMMPS).
- Reasonable publication record with skills in communication, programming, and data science.
- Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.
The initial appointment will be for one year and can be renewed for a maximum of 3 years; subject to funding and performance.
JOB IS FROM: postdocjobs.oneVIEWJob Family
Postdoctoral FamilyJob Profile
Postdoctoral AppointeeWorker Type
Long-Term (Fixed Term)Time Type
Full timeAs an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.