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Senior Researcher - Quantum Scattering Calculations -3619

NIST Professional Research Experience Program (PREP)
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Research Title: Quantum Scattering Calculations of Rates and Ion-Molecule Cross Sections of PFAS Compounds (Senior Researcher)  PREP0003619

 

The work will entail: 

  • Perform quantum scattering calculations of small PFAS molecules as well as possible replacement compounds for use in plasma etching of semiconductor chips using a suitable code (e.g. UKRMol+).
  • Possibly extend the capability of a scattering code to enable project goals.
  • Collaborate with other project members to predict ion-molecule cross sections and reaction rates using machine learning models.
  • Compare calculated results to results from other calculations and from experiment.
  • Potentially interface with CFD modelers to incorporate calculated data into their models.
  • Work to develop a knowledge base of the important properties of PFAS molecules for the etch process as a means of guiding the search for replacement compounds.
  • Develop software to implement the goals stated above using an appropriate computer language (e.g., Fortran, C/C++, Python).
  • Disseminating results through posters/seminars at international meetings and university seminars.
  • Ensuring that all results, findings, data, software, etc. are correctly archived and transmitted through appropriate channels.

 

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

  • Algorithm development, implementation and analysis.
  • Scientific and technical programming.
  • Computation and analysis of data.
  • Presentation of results at internal meetings, and occasional meetings with external stakeholders.
  • Publication of results in appropriate journals and publication of data to a web-based database.
  • Ensure that results, protocols, software, and documentation have been archived or otherwise transmitted to the larger organization.

 

Qualifications

  • A Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 4+ years of relevant experience. Experience in quantum scattering is strongly preferred.
  • Significant course work in one or more of chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics and/or computer science.
  • Ability to program in a modern computational language (e.g., Fortran, C/C++, Python).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Application format: Please send a cover letter and CV as a single PDF file.

 

To apply: 

  • If you are interested in one of these positions, please send an email with the subject "Job Enquiry PREP0003619" to GUNISTPREP@georgetown.edu, where PREP0003619 is the job number noted above.
  • Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your suitability for the position.
  • Please combine your documents into a single document in PDF format.

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