One Postdoc Position

The Yazdani SIGMa lab invites applicants for one postdoc position in AI-assisted discovery of materials or multiscale simulation of composites available immediately. Only individuals meeting the following requirements are encouraged to apply. 

Responsibilities

• Developing AI-assisted multiscale computational models

• Publishing papers

• Mentoring undergraduate research assistants

• Participating in collaborative opportunities beyond the project

• Assisting in developing grant proposals

Required Qualifications 

• Ph.D. in mechanical/materials/civil Engineering, or a related field 

• Strong background in computational materials science: Proficiency in computational methods, such as density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD), or Monte Carlo simulations, is essential.

• Experience with materials modeling software: Proficiency in LAMMPS and one FEM software is required.

• Strong AI and machine learning background: In-depth knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques, with a focus on their application to materials science problems is required.

• Research experience: A track record of conducting independent research in computational materials engineering, as evidenced by publications in reputable journals, is required. 

• Programming skills: Proficiency in Python or MATLAB is required.

• Expertise in materials characterization: Knowledge of experimental techniques for materials characterization and the ability to correlate computational predictions with experimental results is desired. 

• Strong writing skills

• Positive attitude, growth mindset, passion, tenacity, time management skills, willingness to learn new things

Compensation package 

Competitive salary, health insurance, visa support, mentorship opportunities, and intellectual property rights

Contact information

Interested individuals who meet all the requirements listed above are encouraged to send the following to Dr. Hessam Yazdani at hyazdani*missouri** by October 10, 2023 (replace * with @ and ** with .edu):

• current CV

• contact information of two references

• a short statement describing why you would be a good fit and verifying that you meet all the requirements listed above

Please put “Prospective Postdoc at SIGMa” in the subject line to avoid having your email inadvertently overlooked. NOTE: The review of applications could take up to a month. Please be patient and do not make follow-ups. You will be notified of the decision.