Postdoctoral Scholar in Theoretical Chemistry

Applications are invited for a full-time postdoctoral research position in Professor Henrik R. Larsson's theoretical chemistry group at University of California, Merced.

The position will involve developing new methods related to tensor network states (e.g. DMRG, MCTDH, TTNS) and applying them to problems in theoretical quantum chemistry and theoretical chemical physics. Of particular interest are candidates who are interested in research in one or more of the following: Quantum vibrational dynamics and structure, multireference electronic structure, attosecond electron dynamics, and machine learning and pattern recognition of quantum wavefunctions.

Some of the possible projects involve international collaborations. Available computational resources include two shared clusters at Merced, computing nodes dedicated to the group, and the San Diego Super Computing Center. The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to present and engage at international conferences, writing journal articles, and assist with mentoring students.
More information about the Larsson group can be found at https://larsson-research.de/ .

Some relevant publications are:

• Wahyutama, Larsson, J. Chem. Theory Comput., 2024, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jctc.4c01185
• Larsson, Mol. Phys, 2024, Mol. Phys., 2024, https://doi.org/10.1080/00268976.2024.2306881
• Larsson, Viel, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2024, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4CP02653E
• Larsson et al., Chem. Sci. 2022, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SC03189B
• Larsson et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2022, https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.2c06357
• Larsson, J. Chem. Phys. 2019, https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5130390

Applicant must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field. Experience with method development, quantum simulations (broadly defined), programming (python, julia, C , Fortran), and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

The ideal candidate has experience in developing computational methods in the fields of theoretical chemistry/physics.

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