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Jiayu Peng

2 months ago

Postdoctoral Associate in Agentic AI and Computational Catalysis at University at Buffalo University at Buffalo in United States

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Postdoc

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Computer Science

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Postdoctoral Associate position; full-time, in person. The post mentions support for the DOE Genesis Mission project and access to Empire AI computing, but does not specify stipend or salary.

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University at Buffalo

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Keywords

Computer Science
Machine Learning
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Artificial Intelligence
Python Programming
Density Functional Theory
High Performance Computing
Physics

About this position

University at Buffalo is hiring a Postdoctoral Associate in Agentic AI × Computational Catalysis within the Peng Research Group.

The position sits at the intersection of scientific AI, first-principles atomistic simulations, computational catalysis, and data-driven materials discovery, with primary support for the DOE Genesis Mission project. The postdoc will also benefit from access to world-class AI computing through Empire AI and collaboration with a multi-institutional DOE team.

This opportunity is based in Buffalo, NY and is full-time, in person. The preferred start date is September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applicants should hold a PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, computational science, or a closely related field. The post specifically seeks experience with DFT or related first-principles simulations, AI/ML for scientific or engineering problems, Python, Linux/HPC environments, and automated, reproducible computational workflows. Backgrounds in GNNs, machine-learning interatomic potentials, active learning/Bayesian optimization, agentic AI, and computational catalysis are especially welcome.

To apply, email [email protected] with your CV, at least two references, and a cover letter describing your research experience, interest in the role, and earliest available start date.

Funding details

Postdoctoral Associate position; full-time, in person. The post mentions support for the DOE Genesis Mission project and access to Empire AI computing, but does not specify stipend or salary.

What's required

Applicants must have a PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, computational science, or a closely related field. Required experience includes DFT or related first-principles atomistic simulations, applying AI/machine learning to scientific or engineering problems, Python programming, Linux/HPC environments, and automated, reproducible computational research workflows. Strong backgrounds in GNNs, machine-learning interatomic potentials, active learning/Bayesian optimization, agentic AI, and computational catalysis are especially welcome.

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