• Postdoctoral Researcher

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    The Entropy for Energy (S4E) Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University (PI Corey Oses) has openings for postdoctoral researchers in the data-driven discovery of energy materials. Projects focus on innovating clean hydrogen production, waste-heat conversion, nuclear power, and energy storage.

     

    A. Doctorate in materials science, physics, chemistry, computer science or related fields.

    B. Ability to move to and work at Johns Hopkins University, USA.

    C. Proven track-record of first-author publications and presentations. A minimum of three peer-reviewed, first-author publications must be accessible by the S4E team.

    D. Proven experience with VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, LAMMPS, or other ab-initio codes.

    E. Strong programming skills in C and Python and proficiency with Unix systems.

    F. Ability to lead research projects and collaborate with experimentalists.

    G. Fundamental understanding of thermodynamics of materials, solid-state physics, inorganic chemistry, and metallurgy at the level of theory/implementation.

    H. Expertise in any of the following areas: high-entropy materials, disorder, phonons, magnetism, catalysis, machine learning/artificial intelligence, database/API development, aflow.org repositories.

     

    Graduate students near the completion of their Ph.D. are welcome to apply.

     

    Salary: $62,132 - $69,890

     

    Submit a single PDF file via Interfolio named "Lastname_Firstname_S4E_202501.pdf" containing a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references. The cover letter should address each point of the qualifications list explicitly (i.e., A, B, C, …). Provide ample examples and details where possible. Applications without explicit responses will not be reviewed. OPTIONAL: DOIs for 3 recent and relevant publications can be included at the end of the packet. Questions can be sent to the S4E team (entropy4energy at jhu.edu); subject line must contain "S4E Post-Doc".

    Job Type: Full Time

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    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, or status as a protected veteran.

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