Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Chemistry - UTK

University of Tennessee • Knoxville Township, IA

3d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The position of Postdoctoral Research Associate is open in the research group of Prof. Konstantinos Vogiatzis in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in collaboration with the Y-12 National Security Complex. The researcher will perform atomistic simulations of materials for catalytic applications. All candidates must have successfully defended and submitted their dissertation before their employment date. The search starts immediately and continues until the position is filled. The researcher will be responsible to develop, test, and deploy computational workflows for atomistic modeling of chemical processed on material surfaces related to catalytic applications and collaborate with researchers from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Y-12 National Security Complex. Research will involve feedback loops between theory and experiment, evaluating chemical reaction networks and catalytic mechanisms. Position may require security clearance.

Requirements

• Must have successfully defended and submitted dissertation by hire date.
• Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, materials science, chemical engineering, or closely related field.
• An excellent track record of productive and creative research demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Strong verbal and writing skills.
• Willingness to work independently and collaboratively with group members, and preferably also with experimental collaborators.
• Ability to set priorities, multi-task and adapt to ever changing needs with the proven ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable and experienced in classical simulations, quantum chemical methods, materials science, catalysis, surface chemistry, and/or artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Research experience in atomistic modeling, AIMD, MLIPs, catalysis.
• Scientific programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy computational workflows for atomistic modeling of chemical processed on material surfaces related to catalytic applications.
• Collaborate with researchers from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Y-12 National Security Complex.
• Evaluate chemical reaction networks and catalytic mechanisms.
• Work on assigned research projects.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Present and report research results.
• Publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements.
• Maintain strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics.

Benefits

• Information on UT Benefits can be found here [https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/]

What This Job Offers

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