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Simons Foundation · 1 week ago

Joint CUNY - Center for Computational Quantum Physics Visiting Scholar

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

The Simons Foundation is seeking a Visiting Scholar for a joint position at the CUNY Graduate Center and the Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Quantum Physics. The role involves teaching and conducting research focused on computational methods for quantum materials with strong correlations, alongside mentoring students and collaborating with other scientists.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct research in computational theory of quantum materials with strong correlations and/or develop and implement novel methods, algorithms and codes to understand the properties of these materials

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 CCQ-related workshops, conferences, group meetings and seminars

Actively work with and provide support to 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 theoryComputational condensed matter physicsElectronic structure methodsResearch publication excellenceIndependent researchEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

PhD degree 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

Financial support for conference attendance and travel

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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