Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

Postdoctoral Researcher in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in Piscataway, NJ

Type

Full-Time

Salary

$63,968 per year

Category

Chemistry

Salary Details

$63,968

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Posting Summary

The group of Dr. Chong Sun in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of theoretical chemistry, machine learning and quantum information science. Candidates with experience in method development and high-performance computing are especially encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, computer science, or a related field is required. The position offers a flexible start date, competitive salary, and full benefits.

Position Status: Full Time

Minimum Education and Experience

Minimum Education

Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, computer science, or a related field, or Ph.D. expected by May 2027.

Experience

• Methodology development in wavefunction-based electronic structure methods, quantum Monte Carlo, tensor networks, or quantum embedding methods, etc.
• ML-augmented numerical method development.
• High-performance computing (HPC).
• Quantum algorithm design.
• Error correction or error mitigation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong background in quantum chemistry, computational physics, machine learning or quantum information; Proficiency in scientific programming; Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.

Statement

Rutgers University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Busch (RU-New Brunswick)

City

Piscataway

State

NJ

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