Salary: Salary, co / Yearly	Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Type: Full-Time	Zip Code: 37831

Postdoctoral Position in Materials Chemistry
Computational Sciences and Mathematics Division Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee

ORNL08-52-CSMD

Project Description:
This position is to work with the Materials Chemistry research group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory on the specific aims of the current working proposal. The work will be in collaboration with ORNL?s Computational Chemical Sciences Group. The applicant should have interest in working on theoretical problems in the broad area of condensed matter and solid state chemistry. While theoretical in nature, the candidate should also have considerable interest in working with experimentalists involved in studies involving molecular adsorption and confinement at surfaces and interfaces.

The position requires a Ph.D. in theoretical solid state physics or physical chemistry with experience in modern computational modeling, including ab initio, quantum MC, and density functional methods.
The applicant should also have a good understanding of parallel computing and some experience with code development. Initial research projects will include examination of the structure and dynamics of absorbate (alkanes) - surface (MgO) structures and comparison to experimental inelastic neutron scattering data.

Qualifications:
Required disciplines: Chemistry, Physics, other Physical Sciences
Other requirements: Computing
Applicants cannot have received the most recent degree more than five years prior to the date of application and must complete all degree requirements before starting their appointment.

How to Apply:
Qualified applicants may apply online at ornl.gov, click on jobs. All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online application. For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions at orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm. When corresponding to ORNL regarding this position, please reference the position title and number.

This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postdoctoral Research Associates Program and is administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU). This appointment is open to all qualified U.S. and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.

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