"Pre-Doctoral Researcher, CCQ"

Pre-Doctoral Researcher, Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ)

Flatiron Institute - Simons Foundation

Location

New York, NY

Open Date

Jul 02, 2024

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) at the Flatiron Institute seeks temporary full-time Pre-doctoral Researchers as part of its Pre-Doctoral Program. This program provides graduate students pursuing their PhD in a relevant field the opportunity to be employed at the CCQ for 4 months for the purpose of working on a research project with one or more CCQ staff mentors. This position will be based onsite at the foundation in New York City.

Applicants for this position should indicate in their application one or more potential mentors at CCQ and must have the approval of their thesis advisor. Applications submitted by September 3, 2024 will be considered for the spring 2025 session.

Information about potential mentors and research projects may be obtained from CCQ’s website.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

·     Currently engaged in dissertation research in a PhD program in a field such as condensed matter physics, materials science, or chemistry relevant to the proposed research

Experience

·     At least 1-2 years of advanced course work in areas relevant to the proposed research along with 1 or more years of relevant research experience.

·     Demonstrated understanding of basic research skills

·     Experience programming in at least one of the following languages: C/C, Python/Julia, and/or Fortran

Related Skills & Other Requirements

·     Technical and scientific curiosity

·     Professional and effective communication skills

·     Excellent collaboration skills

·     Additionally, knowledge of software engineering practices for working in groups, including software development life cycles, coding standards, code review and version control systems (e.g., Git) and of linux is desirable.

Application Instructions

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

·     CV and publication list

·     Description of previous research experience (not to exceed two pages)

·     Research proposal of not more than 2 pages outlining planned work at Flatiron including name(s) of potential mentor(s)

·     Two (2) letters of recommendation submitted confidentially by the letter writers through Interfolio. One letter must be from the applicant’s PhD supervisor and must explicitly approve the applicant’s possible participation in the Pre-Doctoral Program as well as confirm that, should they be selected, there will be tuition support during their time in the Pre-Doctoral program.

SESSION DATES:

Spring 2025: January 20- May 16

On the application site, please indicate your preferred session(s) (although acceptance to that session is not guaranteed) and also whether either session is impossible for you. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

·     The application deadline for this program is September 3, 2024.