Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemical Engineering

University Of Massachusetts Lowell

Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Chemical Engineering

Apply now Job no: 507003 Position type: Staff Full Time/Part-Time Campus: UMass Lowell Department: Chemical Engineering Salary: Salary commensurate with experience, grant and funding Applications Open: Dec 22 2020Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

The successful applicant will conduct computational research in nuclear materials and advanced energy materials. The candidate will develop machine learning-based interatomic potentials for high-dimensional systems using methods such as dense neural networks, gaussian processes, and graph convolutional networks. Materials of interest include many-component molten salts, which are used as a heat transfer fluid in advanced fission and fusion reactors, and high-entropy alloys, which could provide corrosion and irradiation resistance in extreme environments. The candidate will help immediate supervisor in writing scholarly articles and proposals. Salary will be competitive and based on experience of the candidate.

This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment will be for up to one year with a possibility of renewal based on productivity and performance and the availability of funding.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education:

  PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field

Skills:

  Molecular dynamics simulation

  Electronic structure methods (DFT)

  Thermodynamic modeling, calculation of phase diagrams

  Machine Learning

  High-performance computing

Additional Considerations:

  Ability to work independently, with limited direction, as well as within a team environment

  Ability to mentor and inspire students with limited research experience

  Experience in nuclear materials and molten salt/ionic liquid chemistry

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

This position is contingent upon funding. The initial appointment will be for up to one year with a possibility of renewal based on productivity and performance and the availability of funding.

Please include a resume with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of a cover letter is optional.

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