Open Rank - Postdoctoral or Associate Research Scientist

The Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University located in Palisades, New York, invites applications for a Postdoctoral or Associate Research Scientist position in computational mineral physics. The position is associated with the project entitled Modeling Earth from Atomic to Global Scale (MINERALS) funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. Successful candidates should be experienced computational materials physicists/scientists with advanced skills in scientific computing.

A primary goal of this project is to develop a mineral properties database for geophysical modeling, particulary for the interpretation of seismic tomography models and their geodynamics investigation. Research activities will involve regular communication and collaboration with seismologists and geodynamicists on related aspects of the overall project and with a group of international contributors for database development.

The successful candidate should have extensive experience with ab initio and machine learning methods for materials simulations. Experience with one or more of the following topics is most valuable: a) solid solution modeling, b) studies of strongly correlated oxides, c) calculations of thermodynamic and thermoelastic properties with phonons and/or molecular dynamics, d) advanced programming skills. The ability to think and work across disciplinary boundaries is a plus.

The positon is initially funded for one year, with possible extensions of up to three and a half years. The search will remain open for at least 30 days after the ad appears and will continue until the position is filled.

Candidates for the rank of Postdoctoral Research Scientist should have recently completed or be nearing completion of a PhD in computational materials/mineral physics or materials science. Additional experience as a postdoctoral research scientist can be advantageous. Salary is $71,050-$71,050.

Candidates for the rank of Associate Research Scientist must have PhD in computational materials/mineral physics or materials science and at least (2) years of relevant post-PhD experience. Salary range: $80,000-$90,000.

Columbia University benefits accompany this Officer of Research appointment.

The Lamont campus values diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from members of underrepresented minority groups.

We accept online applications only.