Postdoctoral Fellow - Chemistry and Biochemistry
Job ID: 279863
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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Location
Augusta University-
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Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The College of Science and Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love of learning. We are committed to providing experiences promoting scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities for intellectual growth and community involvement.
Job Summary
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Science and Mathematics at Augusta University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in the field of Computational Chemistry, with a focus on Machine Learning. The successful candidate will contribute to a project aimed at developing machine learning methodologies to generate accurate electronic densities for large molecular systems. These ML-generated electron densities will then be utilized to explore and predict chemical reactivity in complex systems.
This role provides an opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research at the intersection of quantum chemistry, machine learning, and chemical reactivity studies, while collaborating with a dynamic and multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
Develop and implement machine learning models to generate electron densities for complex molecular systems.
Integrate machine learning approaches with traditional quantum chemical methods to predict and analyze chemical reactivity.
Perform computational simulations on high-performance computing clusters.
Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Lead research projects related to the application of machine learning in computational chemistry and present findings at national and international conferences.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in the research group.
Maintain detailed documentation of research activities and computational workflows.
Contribute to the writing of grant proposals and reports to secure funding for ongoing and future projects.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Computational Science, or a related field, with a focus on computational chemistry or machine learning.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in electronic structure theory, such as density functional theory (DFT) or wavefunction-based methods.
A track record of publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Preferable experience with machine learning techniques and their applications in scientific research, particularly in chemistry or materials science.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Basic competency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and EndNote or willingness to learn. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Fortran, and familiarity with relevant computational chemistry software (e.g., Gaussian, Psi4, ORCA).
SKILLS
Good oral and written communication skills. Good organizational skills, detail-oriented and ability to prioritize tasks.
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to complete work and to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search for Job ID: 279863.
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university.
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee.
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=279863&PostingSeq=1
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