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Central Michigan University Computational Chemical Physics Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Computational Chemical Physics Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Posting Number: F-0927
College/Unit: College of Science and Engineering
Home Department: Department of Physics
Employee Group: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 12 month
Position Classification: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Position Begin Date:
Position End Date: 08/31/2025
Position Summary:
The Physics Department at Central Michigan University (CMU ) is seeking outstanding candidates for a postdoctoral position in computational chemical physics. The successful candidate will work with Professor Koblar A. Jackson on a project involving the deployment of the FLOSIC code, software that implements the Fermi-Löwdin orbital self-interaction correction, to a cloud computing environment. A second thrust is to develop cloud-based educational modules for applied quantum mechanics courses. The work will involve collaborating with researchers at the University of Texas at El Paso and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The initial appointment will begin as early as mid-December 2024 and run until August 31, 2025. An extension is possible, depending on satisfactory performance and continued funding. A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered.
Required Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related discipline, received no later than 6 years before the initial appointment. • Experience running electronic structure calculations. • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated experience in FORTRAN code development. • Working in a cloud computing environment.
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
This is a grant funded position and is dependent on the status of the funding. The extension of the position after the initial appointment is contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued grant funding.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
About the Department:
The CMU Physics Department offers B.S., B.S. in Ed., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in physics and participates in the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in the Science of Advanced Materials. The Department houses active research programs in several areas, including computational condensed matter and chemical physics and experimental condensed matter and materials physics. To learn more about the department, click https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/college-science-engineering/departments-schools/physics.
Posting Begins: 11/26/2024
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes
About CMU:
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
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