Duke University, Department of Chemistry
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Position Title:
Associate in Research Short Term
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2025/06/10 11:59PM
** (posted 2025/06/02, listed until 2025/12/02)
** (posted 2025/06/02, listed until 2025/12/02)Position Description:
Position Description
The Yang lab at Duke University has an opportunity for a qualified Associate in Research candidate interested in the field of computational chemistry. The candidate will conduct research on a project that has an emphasis in theory development and applications in theoretical chemistry with a particular focus in the development of density functional theory. The researcher will develop the localized orbital scaling corrections for the elimination of the delocalization error and carry out calculations for interfacial chemical problems. This hourly associate in research will assist graduate level and postdoctoral level researchers in accomplishing research goals related to theoretical chemistry. This work requires a BS in Chemistry. This is a short-term position, available through August 31, 2025. Interested applicants should describe their areas of interest and submit a CV, including a list of publications, and the contact information for three references.Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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