Postdoctoral Research Associate: Quantum Algorithms f-Element Chemistry and Separations

Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate: Quantum Algorithms for f-Element Chemistry and Separations
** What You Will Do*
* The Physics and Chemistry of Materials Group, T-1, in the Theoretical Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks outstanding candidates for a postdoctoral research associate position focused on the development and application of quantum algorithms for quantum dynamics simulations of rare-earth element separation processes.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team working at the interface of theoretical chemistry, quantum dynamics, and quantum information science. The project will develop quantum and quantum-inspired algorithms to study f-element chemical systems, with an emphasis on lanthanide and actinide complexes relevant to separations chemistry. This effort views quantum computing capability development broadly: advances in quantum algorithms should not only prepare for emerging quantum hardware, but also improve classical algorithms, reduced models, benchmarking approaches, and physical understanding.

The candidate will help develop methods that connect quantum information science with theoretical chemistry and apply them to chemically realistic systems.

We provide unique opportunities for cross cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations, scientific workshop organization, and conference attendance.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + A Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or related physical sciences, completed within the last 5 years or to be completed soon.

+   Strong background in theoretical chemistry, computational chemistry, chemical physics, or a closely related field.

+   Demonstrated experience developing multireference electronic structure methods, such as CASSCF, MRCI, selected configuration interaction, or related approaches.

+   Programming experience in at least one scientific programming language, such as Python, Fortran, C/C++, Julia, or a related language.

+   Demonstrated experience conducting original scientific research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, preprints, or other scholarly research outputs.

+   Ability to work creatively and independently, while also collaborating effectively as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team.

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* In addition to the minimum requirements, the following qualifications are desired, and preference will be given to candidates satisfying at least one of them:

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Experience with lanthanide or actinide chemistry, especially systems where relativistic effects, spin-orbit coupling, strong correlation, or multireference character are important.

+ Demonstrated experience in developing quantum or mixed quantum-classical dynamic methods like tensor network, multiple-configurational Time dependent Hartree, or related methods.

+ Interest in using quantum computing capability development to advance both quantum and classical computational methods.

** Contact:*
* Dr. Ping Yang ( pyang )

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* Work Location:

** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

** Note to Applicants:*
* Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

+ The appointment is for a duration of two years, with the possibility of a third-year extension based on performance evaluation.

+ Outstanding candidates may be considered for a Director's Postdoc Fellowship or for the prestigious Richard P. Feynman, Darleane Christian Hoffman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Distinguished Postdoc Fellowships.

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