Post Doctoral Fellow - Computational Materials Science
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- Clemson University
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- Clemson, SC
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Job Details
Location:
Clemson, SC
Open Date:
Sep 9, 2022
Close Date:
Dec 30, 2022
Description:
Computational Materials Science Postdoctoral Position at Clemson University
A postdoctoral position is open in Prof. DP Aidhy’s Materials Computation and Data Science (MCDC) research group at Clemson University.
The position focuses on fundamental atomic and electronic level modeling and simulation of materials using density functional theory, molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations in solid state materials including ceramics and metallic alloys. The scientific investigations will focus on understanding defects in materials, materials thermodynamics and kinetics, and mechanical properties in chemically-complex materials such as high entropy alloys and ceramics.
The successful candidate will also be involved in ongoing data-science activities to develop materials databases and machine learning frameworks while working closely with computer-science experts.
The candidate will get opportunities to interact with various materials science experimental groups, contribute to proposals writing, and mentor students thereby adding to their overall professional development.
The candidate will also be responsible for the following duties:
- Perform research and lead project(s), write papers and presentations, partly mentor/train graduate and undergraduate students.
- Develop/curate materials database and machine learning models
Qualifications:
A PhD in materials science or related field or related field, with experience in computational modeling of materials, experience in density functional theory (DFT) and/or molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. A decent experience in coding in python and some level of experience in machine learning is preferred.
Good writing and oral communication skills are required with a demonstrated record of peer-reviewed journal publications. The initial appointment is for one year with a possibility of renewal for additional 1-2 years based on performance and funding availability.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong background in solid state physics and materials science, decent experience in coding, preferably python and some level of experience in machine learning
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, an updated CV and the names and contact information of at least three professional references to Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/113319
For questions, contact Dr. Aidhy at daidhy@clemson.edu. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.
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Working at Clemson University
Clemson is a dynamic research university located in Upstate South Carolina at the center of the booming I-85 corridor between Charlotte, N.C., and Atlanta, Ga. One of the nation’s most selective public research universities according to U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, Clemson University is the school of choice among top students in South Carolina and is increasingly competitive for the best students in the region and the nation. More than 17,100 students select from 70 undergraduate and 100 graduate degree programs through five academic colleges: Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Architecture, Arts and Humanities; Business and Behavioral Science; Engineering and Science; and Health, Education and Human Development.
Clemson’s transformation into a leading research institution — currently attracting in excess of $140 million in externally funded research and sponsored program awards per year — is based upon an academic plan that identifies eight emphasis areas in which the University has opportunities to increase education and research, to align with South Carolina’s economic development needs and to draw upon faculty strengths. Emphasis areas include automotive and transportation technology, advanced materials, biotechnology and biomedical sciences, leadership and entrepreneurship, sustainable environment, information and communication technology, family and community living, and general education.
Major economic development initiatives that have emerged from the academic plan include the Clemson International Center for Automotive Research — a 250-acre campus in Greenville, which has generated more than $225 million in public and private commitments in just four years; an advanced materials initiative at the Clemson Research Park, which includes a new LEED Silver-certified facility; and the South Carolina Health Sciences Collaborative — an initiative of the state’s three research universities and major health-care systems.
As the state’s land-grant university, Clemson reaches out to citizens, communities and businesses all over South Carolina. The Public Service Activities division includes the county-based Cooperative Extension Service, five off-campus research and education centers through the Clemson University Experiment Station and critical regulatory responsibilities for plant and animal health.
The University boasts a 1,400-acre campus on the shores of Lake Hartwell within view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounding the campus are 18,000 acres of University farms and woodlands devoted to research. A warm campus environment, great weather and recreational activities offered by proximity to both the natural surroundings and large cities are part of the Clemson Experience.
Points of interest at Clemson include the following:
The Clemson Conference Center and Inn is a state-of-the-art facility for symposia, meetings, seminars and special events. The complex includes the Madren Continuing Education and Conference Center, the Walker Golf Course and the Martin Inn.
The South Carolina Botanical Garden, a 295-acre public garden, features several thousand varieties of ornamental plants and a unique collection of nature-based sculptures.
The Robert Howell Brooks Center for the Performing Arts brings an exciting array of concert, theater, dance, comedy and other live performances to the community.
The Robert Campbell Geology Museum at the Botanical Garden displays meteorites, minerals, dinosaur fossils and the largest faceted-stone collection in the Southeast.
The T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena is a showplace for livestock activities in the state and has hosted horse and livestock shows, rodeos, sales, 4-H activities, educational programs, and industrial and agricultural exhibitions.
Fort Hill, the home of John C. Calhoun and later of his son-in-law, University founder Thomas Green Clemson, is a registered National Historic Landmark located in the center of campus.
The Class of 1944 Visitors Center is the front door to Clemson — a friendly place to get tours, information, assistance and an introduction to this beautiful, historic university and community.
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