Job Description

Dr. Pere Miro's research group in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Iowa has an outstanding opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to work on an NSF-funded project (CAREER: Understanding Structure-Function Relationships of Polyoxovanadate-Alkoxide Clusters from a Bottom-Up Perspective, CHE- 2145657). This position involves research in the area of computational chemistry. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Research Focus:

• Advanced computational methods to study nucleation and growth of functionalized molecular metal oxides


• Catalysis of small molecule reactions


• High-level quantum chemical calculations and neural network algorithms


• Density functional theory, domain-based local pair natural orbital coupled cluster, and second-order complete active space methodologies

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in computational methods for electronic structure and reactivity of molecular systems with multiple transition metals


• Proficiency in Python or similar coding languages


• Strong scientific writing skills

Responsibilities:

• Conduct independent research


• Mentor junior group members


• Present at scientific meetings


• Prepare scientific publications

Required application materials:

• Uploaded at the time of application:
  
  
  
  • Curriculum vitae with a list of publications and talks
  
  
  • Cover letter
  
  
  • Research statement outlining current research experience and expertise
  
  


• At least three letters of reference, submitted via email to Professor Pere Miro at pere-miro@uiowa.edu.

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