Part Time Staff Scientist - Mechanical Engineering
Bordenstein Lab
University Park, PA, US
Hybrid
Phd in materials science or chemistry
Computational chemical methods expertise
Density functional theory calculations
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a part-time staff scientist to perform Density Functional Theory calculations on mixed metal clusters
Job Summary
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a part-time staff scientist to perform Density Functional Theory calculations on mixed metal clusters.
Candidates will convert computational data into ReaxFF training sets and assist in the training process under the supervision of Dr. Adri van Duin.
Employment requires successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.
Matching Summary
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a part-time staff scientist to perform Density Functional Theory calculations on mixed metal clusters.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD in Materials Science or Chemistry
Computational chemical methods expertise
Density Functional Theory calculations
ReaxFF training set development
Strong oral and written communication
Nice-to-have
Experience with mixed metal clusters
Background in nitrogen sulfur oxygen interactions
Collaborative research environment
Key Requirements
PhD in Materials Science or Chemistry
Good understanding of computational chemical methods