Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Physics: The Mechanics-of-Materials and Equation-of-State Group (T-1) of the Theoretical Division (T Division) is seeking postdoctoral candidates to undertake challenging research in the equilibrium and nonequilibrium properties of materials for the following 3 positions:

LIQUID DYNAMICS AND EQUATION OF STATE: The successful candidate will study the motion of atoms in classical monatomic liquids, and contribute to the development of liquid dynamics theory. Techniques include statistical mechanics, Green-Kubo formalism and time correlation functions, and molecular dynamics calculations. This work is part of an ongoing program in developing the theory for equation of state and transport properties of liquid metals.

ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE AND EQUATION OF STATE: The successful candidate will develop supercell techniques for density-functional calculations of the groundstate electronic structure of liquid metals, will use the results to probe the potential energy surface underlying the liquid dynamics Hamiltonian, and will carry out frozen phonon calculations in metal crystals. This research is to be applied to the calculation of equations of state for metals under extreme conditions.

MATERIALS PHYSICS: The successful candidate will work with an experienced team of materials oriented theoretical physicists engaged in thermal and mechanical properties studies of metals, ceramics, polymers, and heterogeneous materials. A primary mission is to develop physics-based continuum-level theories. The materials team works closely with inter-divisional participants including experimental material scientists and simulations groups.

Education:  A Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics completed within the last five years or soon to be completed is required.

For general information refer to the Postdoctoral Program page.