Research Scientist/Engineer 1 -… at University of… · Seattle

Summary: The University of Washington's Physics Department is seeking a Research Scientist/Engineer 1 for a collaborative project with SLAC and UCSB focused on understanding mobile low-valent metal cations in catalytic processes. The role involves conducting simulations, generating datasets, and collaborating with experimental partners to advance research in catalysis and materials chemistry. Responsibilities: - Perform large-scale electronic structure and atomistic simulations (DFT, AIMD, NEB) to study ion mobility in aluminosilicate and oxide frameworks - Generate datasets linking structure, environment, and ion mobility, and contribute to a database of bond force constants for EXAFS interpretation - Develop and apply spectroscopy modeling tools (FEFF10, StoBe, NWChem) to interpret X-ray absorption and EXAFS data - Collaborate closely with experimental partners on catalysis and spectroscopy studies - Interact with graduate students and contribute to a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment - Present findings at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Physics, Chemistry, or a related field and one year of relevant experience to include high-performance computing, and Python-based data analysis - Equivalent combination of education/experience. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration - Expertise in ab initio molecular dynamics, density functional theory and high-performance computing - Experience with Python programming - Familiarity with machine learning methods - Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across theory and experiment Preferred Qualifications: - PhD in Physics, Chemistry, or a related field - Experience with catalyst simulations - Experience with XAS/EXAFS spectroscopy modeling and its relation to electronic structure theory - Experience with codes like VASP, CP2K and NWChem Required Skills: Density Functional Theory, Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics, High-Performance Computing Important Skills: Python Programming, Spectroscopy Modeling, Machine Learning Nice-to-Have Skills: Catalyst Simulations, XAS/EXAFS Spectroscopy, Data Analysis, Collaborative Work Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/