Position Title:
Postdoctoral Research Associate

Appointment Type:
Post Doc/Trainee

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

This research position under the supervision of Professor Luke Roling will establish computational methods for predicting and directing the growth of semiconductor materials using computational methods. Prior experience in computational modeling of materials and/or reactions at surfaces is desired. Responsibilities include performing molecular simulations to understand energetics of surface reactions and varying materials structures, evaluating optical properties, and developing computational microkinetic models for the simulation of growth. Further responsibilities include data analysis, review of literature, preparation and review of manuscripts and presentations.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

PhD or Doctoral Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or other related fields

Proposed Start Date:
December 1, 2022

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
November 30, 2024

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Postdocs enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing Program.

Original Posting Date:
October 21, 2022

Posting Close Date:
October 27, 2022

Job Requisition Number:
R10124