A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Laboratory of Multiscale Modeling at the Nanoscale at NC State University in Raleigh, NC. The project involves performing molecular dynamics simulations of multicomponent polymer systems with the LAMMPS software program. Specific job duties include the following: Perform simulation research; participate in collaborations, including with industrial partners; mentor and teach other lab members; publish papers and articles; and deliver presentations. A Ph.D. in polymer science, chemistry, materials science, physics, chemical engineering, or related field is required. Some programming experience is preferred.
The laboratory is housed on the award-winning Centennial Campus of NC State, which contains more than 60 companies, government agencies, and non-profits, and over 75 university research and academic units, including the Colleges of Textiles and Engineering. Across the street from the laboratory is the impressive new and technologically advanced Hunt Library, and the campus also includes a variety of recreational amenities such as walking trails, a lake with a fishing pier, and an 18-hole golf course. Affordable housing is also within easy access to campus.
Interested candidates should submit an application online: http://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/27587
Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position can be sent to me.
AA/EOE. In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation or genetic information. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148.