Computational Materials and Chemistry, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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Job Location:
Murfreesboro, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Jiangs 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 groups 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: Scholar: 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 andwho have published SCI-indexed papers in computational materials science or AI for Materials will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply applicants must include a cover letter curriculum vitae and research statement (as appropriate to the discipline) during the online application process.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at you need help applying please contact Mitzi Dunkley Faculty Recruitment Specialist at . If you have position-specific questions please contact Zhen Jiang at
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following:
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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 (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at by contacting MTSU Public Safety at . For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU please call or email |
Application Review Date:04/08/2026
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