Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Materials Science – Department of Chemical

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Computational Materials
Science – Department of Chemical Engineering

Hampton University Faculty

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and
Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computational Materials Science,
or a closely related discipline.

• Demonstrated expertise in molecular dynamics simulations using
LAMMPS .

• Experience performing density functional theory calculations
using VASP .

• Strong background in atomistic modeling of crystalline
materials, minerals, ceramics, metals, or solid-state
materials.

• Experience working in Linux/Unix computing environments and
high-performance computing (HPC) clusters.

• Knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning
(ML), or data-driven materials science. Experience applying AI/ML
methods to computational chemistry, molecular simulations, or
materials informatics is highly desirable.

• Programming experience in Python, Bash, or similar scripting
languages.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong
publication record.

Position Details

The appointment is for one year and is renewable based on
satisfactory performance and the availability of external research
funding. Competitive salary and benefits are available in
accordance with university policies.

Salary based on qualifications $64,000

Application Materials

Applicants should submit a single pdf to Dr. Zhang at
liqun.zhang@hamptonu.edu. The PDF file should include:

• A cover letter describing research interests and relevant
experience.

• A current curriculum vitae, including a list of
publications.

• Contact information for three professional references.

• Up to three representative publications.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled.