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Simons Foundation · 4 days ago

Associate Research Scientist, Center for Computational Quantum Physics and Initiative for Computational Catalysis

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $165K/yr

2+ years exp

The Simons Foundation is a leading international center for the study of quantum systems and catalysis. They are seeking an Associate Research Scientist to develop theoretical concepts and algorithms, conduct research, and collaborate with other scientists in the fields of quantum physics and materials science.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct research and/or develop and implement novel algorithms and codes relevant to CCQ and ICC research directions

Publish research in refereed scientific and technical journals and present research at scientific conferences

Provide publicly available software for use by the scientific community

Support the public use of available software

Assist in the organization of workshops, conferences, and group seminars

Supervise research conducted by Flatiron research fellows and graduate and undergraduate students from neighboring institutions

Mentor summer students and assist in the organization of summer programs

Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Qualification

Quantum many-body theoryCondensed matter physicsTheoretical chemistryComputational researchScientific publicationEffective communicationTeam collaborationIndependent work

Required

Ph.D. in a related field

Postgraduate research experience (typically 2 to 6 years for ARS positions) in quantum many-body theory, condensed matter physics, theoretical chemistry, materials science, or another field of interest to CCQ and ICC

A record of excellence in scientific publication

Ability to do original and outstanding computational research

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment

Benefits

The Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

Company

Simons Foundation

Simons Foundation is a private foundation funding research in mathematics and the basic sciences.

Founded in 1994

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.simonsfoundation.org

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