Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Middle Tennessee State University · Murfreesboro, TN
FULL-TIME
60K–80K a year
Job Description
Job Title
Computational Materials and Chemistry, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department
Chemistry
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Chemistry at Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research fellow position in computational materials and chemistry. This is a one-year temporary appointment with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. The start date is as early as August 1, 2026.
Dr. Zhen Jiang’s research focuses on computational chemistry and materials theory, with particular interests in reaction mechanisms, ion/electron transport in catalytic and energy materials, and data-driven materials design. The group combines first-principles calculations (DFT), multiscale modeling, high-throughput computation, and machine learning to study and rationally design novel catalytic and energy materials.
The group’s long-term research directions include:
• Reactivity in bulk materials and interfaces.
• Reaction mechanism modeling.
• Machine-learning-assisted materials design.
• Machine-learning-assisted development of kinetic methods.
• Materials database construction and data mining.
Related work has been published in leading international journals, including Science, Nature Energy, Nature Materials, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Advanced Materials, and ACS Catalysis. The group also maintains long-term collaborations with multiple experimental and theoretical research teams in both the United States and China.
Personal Website: https://zhenjiang16.github.io/Homepage/
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=252n0esAAAAJ&hl
The successful candidate will have the following:
• Solid background in first-principles calculations or materials modeling (such as VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, etc.)
• Good Python programming skills
• Experience in high-throughput computation, data analysis, or machine learning
• Demonstrate strong research independence
Required Education
A terminal degree in materials science, chemistry, computer science, condensed matter physics, or a closely related interdisciplinary field is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants familiar with defect calculations, band structure/density of states analysis, phase stability, or transport property calculations and who have published SCI-indexed papers in computational materials science or AI for Materials will receive special consideration.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: 04/08/2026
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Salary: USD 60000 - 80000 per year
Computational Materials and Chemistry, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department
Chemistry
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Chemistry at Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research fellow position in computational materials and chemistry. This is a one-year temporary appointment with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. The start date is as early as August 1, 2026.
Dr. Zhen Jiang’s research focuses on computational chemistry and materials theory, with particular interests in reaction mechanisms, ion/electron transport in catalytic and energy materials, and data-driven materials design. The group combines first-principles calculations (DFT), multiscale modeling, high-throughput computation, and machine learning to study and rationally design novel catalytic and energy materials.
The group’s long-term research directions include:
• Reactivity in bulk materials and interfaces.
• Reaction mechanism modeling.
• Machine-learning-assisted materials design.
• Machine-learning-assisted development of kinetic methods.
• Materials database construction and data mining.
Related work has been published in leading international journals, including Science, Nature Energy, Nature Materials, Journal of the American Chemical Society, Advanced Materials, and ACS Catalysis. The group also maintains long-term collaborations with multiple experimental and theoretical research teams in both the United States and China.
Personal Website: https://zhenjiang16.github.io/Homepage/
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=252n0esAAAAJ&hl
The successful candidate will have the following:
• Solid background in first-principles calculations or materials modeling (such as VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, etc.)
• Good Python programming skills
• Experience in high-throughput computation, data analysis, or machine learning
• Demonstrate strong research independence
Required Education
A terminal degree in materials science, chemistry, computer science, condensed matter physics, or a closely related interdisciplinary field is required by the appointment date.
Other Desirables
Applicants familiar with defect calculations, band structure/density of states analysis, phase stability, or transport property calculations and who have published SCI-indexed papers in computational materials science or AI for Materials will receive special consideration.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package includes:
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment. MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
Application Review Date: 04/08/2026
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Salary: USD 60000 - 80000 per year
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Additional Details
- City
- Murfreesboro
- State
- Tennessee
- Country
- US
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