Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Physics and Astronomy - UTK

We are seeking a highly motivated Computational Researcher to join the Del Maestro group at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville to work on challenging problems in quantum materials at the interface of condensed matter, quantum chemistry, and materials science and engineering. The candidate will utilize advanced computational methods on high-performance computing infrastructure including classical and quantum Monte Carlo, molecular dynamics, and ab initio methods. 

The successful applicant will work with Prof. Del Maestro and his team to:

• Utilize advanced computational frameworks to model complex physical interactions and transport phenomena.
• Simulate materials and account for fundamental physical effects under a range of environmental conditions.
• Leverage modern computational techniques, including data-driven and machine learning models, to accurately represent atomic-level interactions and behaviors.
• Analyze large-scale simulation data to extract key dynamic properties, and material performance metrics.
• Work with, validate, and help maintain proprietary in-house software tools and computational infrastructure.
• Collaborate with team members to apply specialized expertise toward solving complex modeling challenges.
• Ensure compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements.
• Maintain strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics in scientific research.