The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 2 months ago
Post-Doc Research Associate
Chapel Hill, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $61K/yrThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in innovative teaching and research. They are seeking a postdoc researcher to work on computational materials and machine learning-driven materials discovery, contributing to the design of materials for optoelectronic devices and quantum information.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Perform DFT and AIMD simulations
Develop machine learning methods to accelerate the design of materials applied to optoelectronic devices and quantum information
Collaborate with experimental groups
Work both independently and collaboratively
Contribute to the positive research group environment
Qualification
Required
PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a closely related area
Strong background in solid-state physics and publication records in computational materials
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Experience in the development and implementation of machine learning models
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and vision coverage
Paid leave
Benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
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