Liping Yu

A postdoctoral scholar position is available in computational and theoretical materials science at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, United States. The position is in the Materials Theory, Informatics, and Design Group led by Professor Liping Yu in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Research topics include first-principles design and discovery of advanced materials for quantum and energy applications , prediction of materials synthesizability , defect physics in semiconductors , and development of AI methods for materials science . Applicants should have a strong background in computational materials science , condensed matter physics , or a related field. Experience with first-principles calculations and/or machine learning for materials research is highly desirable. The posting also highlights preferred experience in DFT-based calculations , solid state physics , thermodynamics and kinetics , Python coding , and machine learning. Minimum qualification: a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, or materials science . The Ph.D. must be completed before the appointment begins. This is a full-time, fixed-term research position with an expected salary of $57,000 . The posting states that UCF expects employees to reside in Florida when employment begins unless otherwise stated. Deadline: closing at 2027-01-22 (12:00am EST). How to apply: submit an application through the UCF jobs portal on the posting page. For position-specific questions, contact Professor Liping Yu at [email protected] .