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Simons Foundation · 2 weeks ago

Associate Research Scientist, Center for Computational Quantum Physics

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$130K/yr - $165K/yr

2+ years exp

Simons Foundation is a leading international center for the study of equilibrium and non-equilibrium many-body quantum systems. The Associate Research Scientist will conduct research on computational quantum many-body systems, develop theoretical concepts, algorithms, and codes, and collaborate with other scientists at the Center for Computational Quantum Physics.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct research on computational quantum many-body systems; develop and implement novel methods, algorithms and codes relevant to this research agenda

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

Create, develop and maintain software for use by the scientific community

Assist in the organization of CCQ-related workshops, conferences, group meetings and seminars

Supervise research conducted by postdoctoral Flatiron research fellows and visiting graduate and undergraduate students

Mentor summer students and assist in the organization of summer programs

Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required

Qualification

Computational quantum many-body theoryComputational condensed matter physicsSoftware developmentElectronic structure methodsEffective communicationIndependent workTeam collaboration

Required

Ph.D. in a related field

Postgraduate research experience (typically 2 to 6 years) in computational quantum many-body theory, computational condensed matter physics or another field of interest to the CCQ

Familiarity with computational methods for electronic structure and quantum many-body problems. Experience and interest in developing or improving methods is desirable

A record of excellence in scientific publication

Ability to do original and outstanding research in physics

Effective oral and written communication skills

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

Benefits

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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