Post Doc Research Associate-MIE (Carmen Lilley)

University of Illinois Chicago • Chicago, IL

53d • Onsite

About The Position

A full-time postdoctoral research associate position is open in the Lilley Research Group led by Prof. Carmen Lilley in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago. The selected candidate will engage in innovative research applying artificial intelligence and machine learning with density functional theory, or other similarly relevant computational methods, to advance understanding of materials design predictions for 2D and 3D systems with electronic and/or quantum material systems.

Requirements

• A PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, material science, physics, engineering or related field is required
• A proven track record of conducting and publishing research in AI/ML and first principles modeling.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates skilled in machine learning/data science that have materials engineering/science research skills.

Responsibilities

• Applying and developing AI/ML algorithms to materials engineering
• First Principles modeling of quantum scale and nanoscale materials
• Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
• Publishing and dissemination of research
• Professional skills development, e.g. communication, proposal preparation, etc.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree