Internship Computational Catalysis Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department/Organization: 214221 - Chemical and Biological Eng

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.

Additional Department Summary: The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at The University of Alabama is a seeking candidate for a Postdoctoral Fellow position. This position is available to individuals with research interests in computational catalysis and surface science.
Successful candidates will hold a terminal degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a related field and demonstrate a record of academic achievement in research. Initial appointments are for one year, with renewal contingent upon demonstration of research productivity and funding.

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or other terminal degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a related field.
Candidates will need to have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment.

Skills and Knowledge: Experience in computational catalysis and surface science.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of kinetic modeling and/or machine learning interatomic potentials.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.