Research Associate - Chemistry

Wayne State University - Detroit, MI

Full-time

Detroit, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Associate - Chemistry position at Wayne State University involves conducting advanced research in the field of chemistry, particularly focusing on theoretical and computational methods. The role requires collaboration with experimentalists and expertise in high-performance computing to perform large-scale calculations of condensed phase systems. This position is integral to the university's commitment to excellence in research and education.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a closely related discipline.
• Sufficient working knowledge of density functional theory and/or many-body perturbation theory (such as GW-BSE).
• Expertise in large-scale first-principles calculations of condensed phase systems, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
• Prior working experience in high-performance computing systems.
• Prior working experience in collaboration with experimentalists.