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Henrik R. Larsson

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Postdoctoral Scholar in Theoretical Chemistry (Multiple hires) University of California, Merced in United States

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Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Full-time postdoctoral positions with salary estimated at $71,491-$85,736 per year for 100% appointment; two-year duration. The projects are supported by DOE Early Career and NSF CAREER funding.

Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

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University of California Merced

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Chemistry
Spectroscopy
Molecular Physics
Computational Physics
Electron Physics
Quantum Dynamics
Methodology Development
Vibrational Dynamics
Programming Language
Physics

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About this position

Two full-time postdoctoral research positions are available in Professor Henrik R. Larsson’s theoretical chemistry and computational physics group at the University of California, Merced. The positions are centered on developing, implementing, and applying tensor-network and related quantum-dynamics methods, with applicants able to indicate interest in one project or both.

One project focuses on attosecond electron dynamics as part of a DOE-funded Early Career effort. This research aims to build rigorous quantum simulation tools for correlated electron dynamics in molecules, with possible directions including ionization dynamics, photoelectron spectra, descriptions of the electronic continuum, multireference electronic structure, and vibronic dynamics.

The second project focuses on vibrational and vibronic dynamics within an NSF-funded CAREER project. This work targets quasi-exact quantum dynamics of complex molecules using tensor network states, including vibrational, rovibrational, and vibronic structure and dynamics. Potential research directions include quantum dynamics of floppy molecules, molecular polaritonics, potential-energy-surface development, molecular spectra, and the use of molecular symmetry in quantum-dynamics methods.

The successful candidates will work in a research group that combines theoretical chemistry and computational physics, with access to shared clusters at Merced, dedicated group computing nodes, and national supercomputing resources. The postdocs will contribute to journal publications, help mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and present their work at international conferences. The role offers scope to help shape the research direction within the project boundaries.

Funding details

Full-time postdoctoral positions with salary estimated at $71,491-$85,736 per year for 100% appointment; two-year duration. The projects are supported by DOE Early Career and NSF CAREER funding.

What's required

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, or a related field by the anticipated start date. Required experience includes quantum simulations broadly defined, method development, programming in languages such as Python, Julia, C++, or Fortran, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience in theoretical chemistry or physics, especially molecular quantum dynamics, electron dynamics, or tensor network states, is preferred, but applicants are not expected to have expertise in all listed research areas.

How to apply

Apply through the UC Merced AP Recruit portal using the application link. Upload a current CV, cover letter, and the signed Authorization to Release Information form. Provide contact information for three referees.

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Computational Physics

Spectroscopy

Programming Language

Methodology Development

Quantum Dynamics