Postdoctoral Fellow - Atomic, Molecular and Optical Sciences - 73510
Organization: CH-Chemical Sciences
The Chemical Sciences Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) offers a unique postdoctoral opportunity within the Atomic, Molecular and Optical Services program to perform theoretical and computational research in the areas of electron-molecule collisions and excited state quantum chemistry, specifically focusing on dissociative electron attachment, molecular photoionization, molecular dissociation following photoionization or Auger decay, and dynamics of electronically metastable (autoioniziing or autodetaching) states of atoms and molecules. The successful candidate will develop and extend current computational methodology involving the complex Kohn variational method and multiconfiguration time-dependent Hartree-Fock method. In addition, the successful candidate will develop and extend numerical grid methods for electronic structure and dynamics of atoms and molecules.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform large-scale excited-state quantum chemistry calculations and electron scattering calculations on polyatomic molecules as part of a comprehensive description of the dynamics of dissociative electron attachment, photoionization and photodissociation.
• Perform quantum wave packet and classical trajectory calculations on the nuclear motion of such systems.
• Extend large-scale computational codes written in modern Fortran and C as well as develop completely new computational capabilities in those languages using both desktop and massively parallel computers.
• Develop new numerical and formal methods for ab initio time-dependent quantum calculations on atoms and molecules.
• Preparation of research publications (both oral and written) on experimental results.
• Communicate results in group meetings and participate in professional activities, as appropriate.
• Direct graduate students and undergraduate assistants in the laboratory.
Qualifications:
• Recent Ph.D. in theoretical physical chemistry, molecular physics or closely related field.
• Expertise in numerical methods and applied mathematics.
• Expertise in modern methods of quantum chemistry.
• Strong programming and scripting skills, including Fortran, C and Linux/Unix computing environments.
• Ability to communicate results effectively, both oral and written. Independence and self-motivation.
• Experience with parallel computing, including distributed (MPI) and shared (OpenMP) memory environments is desired but not required.
Note: This is a 1 year term appointment with the possibility of renewal for up to 3 years based upon satisfactory job performance, continuation of funds, and on-going operational need.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://www.jobclub.com/banman/a.aspx?ZoneID=0&BannerID=1065&AdvertiserID=59&CampaignID=4201&Task=Click&SiteID=1&RandomNumber=781707 and follow the online instructions to complete the application process.
About Us:
The Atomic, Molecular and Optical Sciences program is a multiple principal investigator effort at LBNL encompassing both state of the art momentum imaging (COLTRIMS) experimental techniques and forefront ab initio theoretical and computational research. The theory effort focuses on the interface between quantum chemistry and electronic collision dynamics. The theoretical activities must both guide and support experiments in the AMOS program, as well as develop new computational methods and capabilities for AMO physics. We seek to treat the interaction of electronic and nuclear motion in molecules, as well as multiphoton processes, including single and double ionization, in atoms and molecules.
Berkeley Lab is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to the development of a safe and diverse workforce.
Organization: CH-Chemical Sciences
The Chemical Sciences Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) offers a unique postdoctoral opportunity within the Atomic, Molecular and Optical Services program to perform theoretical and computational research in the areas of electron-molecule collisions and excited state quantum chemistry, specifically focusing on dissociative electron attachment, molecular photoionization, molecular dissociation following photoionization or Auger decay, and dynamics of electronically metastable (autoioniziing or autodetaching) states of atoms and molecules. The successful candidate will develop and extend current computational methodology involving the complex Kohn variational method and multiconfiguration time-dependent Hartree-Fock method. In addition, the successful candidate will develop and extend numerical grid methods for electronic structure and dynamics of atoms and molecules.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform large-scale excited-state quantum chemistry calculations and electron scattering calculations on polyatomic molecules as part of a comprehensive description of the dynamics of dissociative electron attachment, photoionization and photodissociation.
• Perform quantum wave packet and classical trajectory calculations on the nuclear motion of such systems.
• Extend large-scale computational codes written in modern Fortran and C as well as develop completely new computational capabilities in those languages using both desktop and massively parallel computers.
• Develop new numerical and formal methods for ab initio time-dependent quantum calculations on atoms and molecules.
• Preparation of research publications (both oral and written) on experimental results.
• Communicate results in group meetings and participate in professional activities, as appropriate.
• Direct graduate students and undergraduate assistants in the laboratory.
Qualifications:
• Recent Ph.D. in theoretical physical chemistry, molecular physics or closely related field.
• Expertise in numerical methods and applied mathematics.
• Expertise in modern methods of quantum chemistry.
• Strong programming and scripting skills, including Fortran, C and Linux/Unix computing environments.
• Ability to communicate results effectively, both oral and written. Independence and self-motivation.
• Experience with parallel computing, including distributed (MPI) and shared (OpenMP) memory environments is desired but not required.
Note: This is a 1 year term appointment with the possibility of renewal for up to 3 years based upon satisfactory job performance, continuation of funds, and on-going operational need.
How To Apply
Apply directly online at http://www.jobclub.com/banman/a.aspx?ZoneID=0&BannerID=1065&AdvertiserID=59&CampaignID=4201&Task=Click&SiteID=1&RandomNumber=781707 and follow the online instructions to complete the application process.
About Us:
The Atomic, Molecular and Optical Sciences program is a multiple principal investigator effort at LBNL encompassing both state of the art momentum imaging (COLTRIMS) experimental techniques and forefront ab initio theoretical and computational research. The theory effort focuses on the interface between quantum chemistry and electronic collision dynamics. The theoretical activities must both guide and support experiments in the AMOS program, as well as develop new computational methods and capabilities for AMO physics. We seek to treat the interaction of electronic and nuclear motion in molecules, as well as multiphoton processes, including single and double ionization, in atoms and molecules.
Berkeley Lab is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to the development of a safe and diverse workforce.
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