Research Associate - Chemistry

Research Associate - Chemistry

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Associate - Chemistry at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Perform state-of-the-art GW-BSE calculations on quantum dot assemblies and related systems to understand the electronic structure.

Develop theories and methods to describe charge transfer dynamics in quantum dot assemblies to understand the energy conversion mechanisms.

Develop theories and methods to study complex heterogeneous interfaces, such as those formed between quantum dots and ligands.

Collaborations with other theoretical and experimental groups.

Qualifications:

(1) Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, materials science, or a closely related discipline;

(2) Sufficient working knowledge of density functional theory and/or many-body perturbation theory (such as GW-BSE);

(3) Expertise in large-scale first-principles calculations of condensed phase systems, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications;

(4) Prior working experience in high-performance computing systems;

(5) Prior working experience in collaboration with experimentalists.

School/College/Division:

H12 - College of Liberal Arts & Science

Primary department:

H1205 - Chemistry

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
  
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
  

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.