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
  • Successful completion of background check(s)

Work Rights

Not specified

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