Postdoctoral
Position in Theoretical/Computational Chemistry
Coherent States for Chemical Dynamics
(Posted
12 /22 /03)
One
more postdoctoral position is available immediately
in the group of Prof. Jorge A. Morales
at Texas Tech University.
Our current research projects are focused on the development and
application of different
types of coherent states to study chemical dynamics.
The proposed postdoctoral
research will involved both the derivation and computer implementation
of non
conventional types of coherent states for electronic and rotational
degrees of freedom
[J.
Chem. Phys. 103, 9968 (1995); J. Chem. Phys. 107,
6146 (1997); J. Math. Phys. 40,
766, (1999)]. Emphasis
will be given on the utilization of coherent
states
in the context of quantum/classical methods [J.
Phys. Chem A 105, 2842 (2001)] to treat
large systems. The postdoctoral work responsibilities
will mostly focus on the
coding, testing
and application aspects of these projects. For those
tasks, the group possesses almost
unlimited access to the
Linux clusters at the High
Performance Computer Center of
Texas Tech University:
a computational resource of about
200 Athlon- and Optitron-based
processors.
The ideal candidate would
be an energetic and highly motivated scientist
with a firm determination
to succeed in the challenging
field of coherent-states dynamics.
Applicants must be skilled
at
computer programming in
FORTRAN; preferably, with
previous programming experience
in
electronic structure
packages such as GAMESS.
Knowledge of electronic structure methods
(such as Hartree-Fock, DFT
and valence-bond theories)
and/or experience in using those methods
with commercial packages
are good qualifications. Good
analytical skills are also an asset.
Specific
knowledge of generalized
coherent state theory is obviously desirable but not required:
a reasonable period of
time for learning will be granted.
Applicants must
have their Ph D graduation after January 15, 2000, to be considered in
this
search. The initial appointment will be for one
year, renewable for a second
year based on productivity
and mutual agreement. Interested
applicants should e-mail their
CV,
including list of
publications and contact
information of their references,
to the e-mail
address
shown below. Interested applicants should
also arrange for two (2) letters of recommendation
to be sent
via e-mail as soon as possible. Please,
feel free to ask any
questions about these projects
and the application requirements
via e-mail or phone.
Thank you for your
attention!
MERRY CHRISTMAS,
Jorge A. Morales.
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Jorge A. Morales
Assistant Professor
Texas Tech University
Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry (039)
Box 41061
Lubbock, TX 79409-1061
(806) 742-3094 (voice);
(806) 742-1289 (fax)
jorge.morales@ttu.edu
http://www6.tltc.ttu.edu/jomorale/index.html
www.ttu.edu/~chem/faculty/morales/morales.html