Post Doctoral Research Associate - Auerbach Group

UMass Amherst•Amherst, NY

13d•$62,838 - $71,033•Hybrid

About The Position

The Auerbach Group is seeking a motivated and talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research group in the Department of Chemistry. The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research on the fundamentals and applications of quantum tunneling effects in chemical reactions occurring in complex systems. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to advancing our understanding of quantum mechanical processes in chemistry, surface science, and their practical applications.

Requirements

PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Strong fundamental background in theoretical chemistry or physics.
Experience with computational chemistry methods and/or quantum mechanics calculations.
Experience with programming languages relevant to computational chemistry.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and publish results.
Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with quantum tunneling calculations.
Familiarity with classical and/or quantum molecular dynamics simulations.
Background in modeling complex systems or multi-scale modeling.
Prior experience with mentoring research coworkers such as undergraduate or younger graduate students.

Responsibilities

Fundamental representations of quantum tunneling in chemical reactions.
Applications of tunneling phenomena in complex molecular systems.
Development and refinement of theoretical models (e.g., semiclassical) and computational methods.
Integration of quantum mechanical insights with experimental data.
Potential applications in materials science, catalysis, and other relevant fields.
Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equality and inclusiveness.
Work in partnership with colleagues within the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) community and across the campus to support CNS strategic priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the Auerbach group, adding “research mentoring” as a developed skill in their portfolio to aid them in applying for future professional positions.