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Job Title Post Doctorate Scholar Requisition Number DU12795 Department Name 8H200:Chemical & Materials Engineering Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $55,000.00 Type of Position Temporary Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education PhD in Chemical or Materials Engineering, or related field Required Related Experience Doctoral Degree Required License/Registration/Certification none Physical Requirements none Shift Monday – Friday and some weekends as needed to conduct research Job Summary Perform molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the solvation and assembly of ions, molecules and polymers in solvents such as biomass-based solvents and deep eutectic solvents. Develop machine learning models to predict the molecular thermodynamics related to the solvation of ions, molecules, and polymers in these solvents. Collaborate with experimentalists to advance the related projects. Publish the research outcome at conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and assist in preparing project reports and applications. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Doctoral degree Deadline to Apply 04/30/2025 Our University Community

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