We are seeking an outstanding postdoc to work in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities campus) with a team led by Professors Richard James and Ryan S. Elliott on the development of state-of-the-art multiscale methods based on first principles (e.g., DFT) calculations.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience doing first principles calculations and a deep knowledge of the theory on which they are based. It is desirable if the candidate has experience applying these methods to interesting problems in science or engineering in which the composition of the material is important. Candidates who have seriously considered issues related to any of the following are also encouraged: nonperiodic or inhomogeneous systems, nonstoichiometric composition, accurate predictions of properties at finite temperature, ferromagnetism or ferroelectricity, phase transformation, fast numerical methods. A Ph.D. at the start date is required, but, otherwise, applicants are welcome from any of the fields physics, chemistry, mathematics or engineering.
The position is for a one year appointment with the possibility of renewal for a second year and is available immediately. Applications will be considered until the position is filled. Interested individuals should send a CV, a statement of research experience and interests, and the names of three people who could provide reference letters to: Richard D. James or Ryan Elliott .
The University of Minnesota is an EOE/AA employer and educator.