Postdoctoral Researcher - Chemical Engineering

Summary of Job Duties:

A postdoctoral researcher will develop and train probabilistic models that reintroduce atomic-level details into coarse-grained models of water, peptides, small molecules, and polymers. Molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations will be performed to generate training data and evaluate models. All results will be disseminated through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications, with applications of the developed algorithms focusing on charge transport in soft materials. Training in mentorship and leadership will be provided as part of this role.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or related field from an accredited institution of higher education, conferred by the start of employment

Experience with programming in Python

Preferred Qualifications:

Previously conducted research in molecular simulation, peptide self-assembly, or polymeric materials for flexible electronics

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of running and analyzing molecular simulations

Knowledge of probabilistic modeling with TensorFlow

Knowledge of GitHub/GitLab and team programming

Additional Information:

This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.

Salary Information:

$55,000-$58,000, commensurate with experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Michael McAllister, Assistant to the Department Head / Operations Manager, mrmcalli@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.