at University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Job Description
27878BR
Job Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Department:
Chemistry
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
80% – Design/execute research (data acquisition, analysis, manuscript preparation, presentations, etc.)
+ Conduct theoretical and computational chemistry research on the reactivity of the hydrated electron
+ Computational Methods: ab initio molecular dynamics simulations, development of machine learning, and reaction rate theory and modeling
+ Research: Project design, execution of calculations, data analysis, publishing research results in scientific journals, and presenting research results at scientific meetings
10% – Student mentoring
+ Mentoring graduate and undergraduate research student and active participation in regular meetings.
10% – Professional development
+ Pursue professional development opportunities that benefits career goals.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
27878BR
Disclaimer:
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Work Schedule:
9 am – 5 pm, M-F
FLSA Status:
Professional
Conditions of Employment:
Contingent on Funding, Limited Term
Contact Information to Applicants:
Ward Thompson, wthompson@ku.edu , 785-864-3980
Limited Term End Date:
31-Aug-2025
Required Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely related field.
NOTE: To be appointed at the Postdoctoral Researcher title, it is necessary to have the PhD in hand. Appointments made without a diploma or certified transcript indicating an earned doctorate are conditional hires and are appointed on an acting basis not to exceed 6-months.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
$57,000
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Completion of Ph.D. within the last three years
2. Experience in molecular dynamics
3. Experience in computer programming
4. Interest in mentoring students
Position Overview:
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Kansas seeks to fill a postdoctoral research position in theoretical chemistry, working in the group of Professor Ward Thompson.
STARTING DATE: September 1, 2024 (negotiable)
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: Initial appointment is for one year with possibility of renewal annually subject to mutual agreement and continued grant funding.
GENERAL DUTIES: The successful candidate will develop and use molecular simulation techniques to study the reaction dynamics and mechanisms of the hydrated electron.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
27-May-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
01-Sep-2024
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete application will include a cover letter and a resume. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered.
+ Review of applications begins on May 27, 2024 and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
Job Family:
Research-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
The work location is on-site at: 3190 Gray-Little Hall, Lawrence, KS
