Post-Doc Research Associate

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The successful candidate will perform research investigating molecular-level processes in reverse osmosis (RO) membranes and how these processes inform observable macroscopic properties as part of the activities of the UNC Superfund Research Program (SRP). This work involves running, developing, and analyzing molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to understand water and solute transport through highly crosslinked polyamide systems. The postdoctoral researcher will study polymer chemistry, crosslinking mechanisms, and transport processes; develop or extend computational tools for analyzing membrane structure and dynamics; and apply theoretical frameworks for connecting molecular and continuum scales. This work bridges fundamental science and applied membrane design, contributing to the development of next-generation membranes. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a team of computational and experimental researchers. In addition to research activities, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students, proposal writing, and other related academic activities.

Requirements

• Experience writing and modifying scientific code.
• Experience performing data analysis or simulation workflows.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, C, C++, or similar.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with molecular dynamics or atomistic simulations.
• Experience with supercomputing or HPC environments.
• Experience with scientific code development or open-source contributions.
• Experience with polymer chemistry.
• Experience with mathematics, modeling, or numerical methods.
• An established record of research productivity.

Responsibilities

• Perform research investigating molecular-level processes in reverse osmosis (RO) membranes.
• Run, develop, and analyze molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to understand water and solute transport through highly crosslinked polyamide systems.
• Study polymer chemistry, crosslinking mechanisms, and transport processes.
• Develop or extend computational tools for analyzing membrane structure and dynamics.
• Apply theoretical frameworks for connecting molecular and continuum scales.
• Collaborate with a team of computational and experimental researchers.
• Contribute to mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to proposal writing.
• Contribute to other related academic activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed