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Position Details
| Title | Postdoctoral Fellow (Quantum Chemistry) |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Non-Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Bloomington Chemistry |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Position Summary | Department Information: The Department of Chemistry at Indiana University, Bloomington, consists of a well-rounded research community with cutting-edge expertise in a wide variety of modern disciplines including analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, and biochemistry. Job Summary: Shushkov Lab in the Department of Chemistry at Indiana University is seeking applications for a postdoctoral research position. The position offers the opportunity to develop and apply quantum chemistry methods to simulate the quantum dynamics of molecular and solid-state systems with broad applications in quantum information science. The applicant will leverage novel theoretical approaches to advance the application of chemistry to quantum sensing and quantum communication. Motivated applicants with PhD training in any area of chemistry, physics, and chemical engineering will be considered. General skills in C++ and Python programming are preferred. Shushkov Lab offers a dynamic multidisciplinary environment. Applicants will emerge with a skill set that is relevant both to academia and to industry. Trainees will receive regular guidance to ensure progress is made toward their career goals, regardless of whether they are pursuant of traditional or alternative careers. Trainees are afforded the scheduling flexibility needed to maintain an appropriate work-life balance. The successful applicant will play an integral role within our growing team of theoretical chemists. The applicant will be expected to design and execute independent research that involves development and application of quantum chemistry and quantum dynamics methods to molecular and solid-state systems for quantum information science. |
| Basic Qualifications | Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, or chemical engineering, or any related discipline at time of appointment. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Prof. Philip Shushkov, Department of Chemistry, Indiana University, 800 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405, [email protected] |
| Additional Qualifications | Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, or chemical engineering, or any related discipline at the time of appointment. Preferred Qualifications: Computer skills in C++ and Python are preferred. The ideal applicant would have experience in the development and application of quantum chemistry and/or quantum dynamics methods. |
| Salary and Rank | 42,000/ Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Special Instructions | The initial appointment for this position will be for 12 months. Additional 12-month extension will be available based on performance and/or availability of funds. A competitive salary along with a benefits package will be offered. Special Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/13459 . Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. For best consideration please apply before 09/15/2022. The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. For Best Consideration Date: 09/15/2022 Expected Start Date: 11/01/2022 |
| For Best Consideration Date | 09/15/2022 |
| Expected Start Date | 11/01/2022 |
| Posting/OAA # | IU-100016-2022 |