Postdoctoral Scholar in Mechanical Engineering

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a talented, ambitious, and hard-working Postdoctoral Scholar. The successful candidate will work in the field of atomistic-scale simulations under the direction of Dr. Adri van Duin.

Job Duties:

• Develop ReaxFF parameter sets.

• Perform and analyze ReaxFF molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations.

• Assist with supervising graduate and undergraduate research projects.

• Write manuscripts and participate in research proposals.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, material science, or chemical engineering by the appointment start date.

• Prior experience with a strong publication record. Experience in atomistic-scale simulation methods, particularly ReaxFF reactive force fields, non-reactive force fields, and Density Functional Theory methods, is required.

• Prior experience supervising graduate students.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

• Proficiency with Fortran, C, C++, JAVA, Python or other relevant coding methods.

• Experience with force field development is an essential asset.

This is a term position, funded for 1 year from the date of hire, with a possibility of renewal. This position is available by June 1, 2024.

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