Full Scientist - Materials Science & Engineering

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

20d

About The Position

The Materials Science Department in the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering (HWCOE) at the University of Florida is soliciting applications for a full-time, time-limited, 12-month, non-tenure track Research Assistant/Associate/Full Scientist in the area of plasma physics and quantum computing. Initial appointment is for one year, with reappointment anticipated based on funding and performance. We are seeking a Research Scientist specializing in quantum computing with applications to magnetic fusion to join our team. In this role, you will: Develop initial value quantum simulation of photo-excitation and stimulated emission of a hydrogen plasma. Extend the quantum computing algorithm to a time-dependent system. Formulate the quantum scattering problem of electron impact ionization and excitation in a hydrogen and helium plasma. Develop the quantum simulation algorithm for this family of quantum scattering problems. Share your research results by publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at professional conferences.

Requirements

PhD in physics or a closely related field at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in code development
Atomic processes in fusion plasmas
Edge tokamak simulation

Responsibilities

Develop initial value quantum simulation of photo-excitation and stimulated emission of a hydrogen plasma.
Extend the quantum computing algorithm to a time-dependent system.
Formulate the quantum scattering problem of electron impact ionization and excitation in a hydrogen and helium plasma.
Develop the quantum simulation algorithm for this family of quantum scattering problems.
Share your research results by publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at professional conferences.

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