RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position

Summary

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is hiring a Research Investigator to work on computational studies of electron-phonon interactions in materials.

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Responsibilities*

The Research Investigator Will Be Primarily Responsible For

60% performing first-principles atomistic calculations and data analyses.

20% preparing research papers and reports.

20% contributing to the development, submission and completion of grant proposals for federal and non-federal research funders such as the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy.

Required Qualifications*

• PhD in computational materials science and engineering or related field
• 3 years of postdoctoral research experience in electron-phonon physics
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications*

Experience with the Quantum Espresso and EPW software suites.

Additional Information

This is a three year term-limited position with possible renewal based on funding extension.

Background Screening

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U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.