Part Time Staff Scientist - Mechanical Engineering

Penn State Golf Courses

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
On-site
Density functional theory calculations
Reaxff training sets
Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Staff Scientist in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on computational chemistry, particularly Density Functional Theory calculations. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD in Materials Science or Chemistry and have a strong understanding of computational chemical methods

Job Summary

  • The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a part time staff scientist under the supervision of Dr. Adri van Duin.
  • Perform Density Functional Theory calculations on mixed metal clusters and their interactions with Nitrogen/Sulfur/Oxygen (N/S/O).
  • Convert these data into ReaxFF training sets and assist in the training process.

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Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Staff Scientist in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on computational chemistry, particularly Density Functional Theory calculations. The ideal candidate should possess a PhD in Materials Science or Chemistry and have a strong understanding of computational chemical methods.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Density Functional Theory calculations
  • ReaxFF training sets

Nice-to-have

  • Computational chemical methods understanding

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Materials Science or Chemistry
  • Good oral and written communication skills

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