Postdoctoral Associate, Physics
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Data Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the Department of Physics at the University at Buffalo (UB), State University of New York in the area of materials discovery using modern theoretical and computational techniques.
Responsibilities include:
- Working with our experimentalists and computational scientists to build relevant database of materials of interest. Using modern computational and data science techniques to identify materials with promising properties.
- Carrying out first-principles electronic structure calculations and modeling.
- Preparing reports, presentations and manuscripts.
- Assisting the PIs with supervising junior graduate students.
Priority will be given to candidates with experience in scientific computing and programming, first-principles electronic structure techniques (especially large-scale computation of complex materials and structures), and data-driven materials discovery. The candidate is also expected to collaborate closely with experimentalists and computational scientists. The appointment is initially for one year and can be extended for two more years.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization.
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About The University at Buffalo
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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in condensed matter physics (or a related field), should be familiar with scientific programming and data science methods, and have demonstrated original contributions to the field.
Preferred Qualifications
Priority will be given to candidates with experience in first-principles electronic structure theory (especially large-scale computation of complex materials and structures).
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Salary Range
Salary Range $52,500 - $57,500
Additional Salary Information
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week
Campus
Campus North Campus
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Posted 11/07/2024
Date to be filled
Date to be filled 08/01/2025
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