In Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), we are proud to be developing the materials that make our everyday lives better while enabling a more sustainable civilization. Our abilities and projects span a variety of materials and combine everything from physics and chemistry to civil and electrical engineering.

We are currently searching for a postdoctoral research associate to join Noa Marom’s research group in MSE. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by conducting computational research applying density functional theory (DFT) to the study of epitaxial inorganic interfaces between various materials, and other such tasks as assigned to you.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Conducting DFT simulations in a high performance computing (HPC) environment

• Performing data analysis and visualization

• Training and supervising masters and doctoral students

• Coordinating research with external collaborators

• Reporting and presenting results

• Identifying problems and obstacles to progress; developing strategies to tackle problems

• Participating in writing papers, reports, and proposals

• Managing HPC resources

• Documenting procedures; curating and preserving data

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University.  Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong presentation skills

Qualifications:

• PhD degree is Materials Science Engineering or related field(i.e. physics, chemical engineering)

• Experience conducting DFT simulations of interfaces.

• Python programming experience

• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Are you interested in this exciting opportunity?! Apply today!

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows

Position Type

Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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