Postdoctoral Scholar in Theoretical Chemistry

Position overview

Position title : Postdoctoral Scholar in Theoretical Chemistry.

Salary range : See Table 23 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $69,073 - $82,836.

Percent time : 100%

Anticipated start : January 1, 2026

Position duration : 2 year position

Application Window

Open date : October 6, 2025

Next review date : Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Friday, Oct 2, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Applications are invited for a full-time postdoctoral research position in Professor Henrik R. Larsson\'s Theoretical Chemistry / Computational Physics group at University of California, Merced. The postdoctoral scholar will work on the DOE-funded Early Career project "Rigorous quantum simulation tools for correlated attosecond electron dynamics in molecules."

The position will involve developing new methods related to tensor network states (e.g. TD-DMRG, MCTDH) to simulate correlated attosecond electron dynamics in molecules. Of particular interest are candidates who are interested in research in one or more of the following : Attosecond electron / nonadiabatic quantum dynamics, ionization dynamics, methods to describe the electronic continuum, multireference electronic structure, tensor network states.

Available computational resources include two shared clusters at Merced, computing nodes dedicated to the group, and national supercomputing centers. The postdoctoral scholar will be expected to present and engage at international conferences, write 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, https : / / doi.org / 10.1080 / 00268976.2024.2306881
• Larsson et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2022, https : / / doi.org / 10.1021 / jacs.2c06357
• Larsson et al., J. Chem. Theory Comput., 2022, https : / / doi.org / 10.1021 / acs.jctc.1c00957

Qualifications

Basic qualifications. Applicants are required to have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field. Experience with quantum simulations (broadly defined), programming (Python, Julia, C++, Fortran, etc), and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Preferred qualifications. The ideal candidate has experience in developing computational methods in the fields of theoretical chemistry / physics, particularly for attosecond electron dynamics and / or tensor network states.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Reference requirements

Apply link : https : / / aprecruit.ucmerced.edu / JPF01998

Help contact : snspersonnel@ucmerced.edu

About UC Merced

Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system\'s 10 campuses. UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research and supports inclusive educational opportunities. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.

Job location : Merced, CA

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