• $4,750 Monthly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

The Department of Physics and Astrophysics is seeking to hire a 5-month short-term visiting researcher to conduct research on MAB phases, transition metal nitrides, carbides and borides using first-principles calculations and machine learning methods.

• Training PhD students in machine learning and simulation tools.
• Performing simulations on MAB phases, transition metal nitrides, carbides and borides.

• The ability to teach, inspire, and mentor students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ph.D. in Physics
• Experiences in machine learning and first-principal simulations with VASP code
• Experiences in MAB phases and transition metal borides, carbides and nitrides
• Successful completion of criminal history background check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Experience in programming in python.
• Good publication record

• Contact info of two reference letters
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• Statement of purpose
• Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit
official transcripts upon hire.