Post-doctoral Position in Computational Quantum Chemistry
Texas A & M University (Qatar)

Description:
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The Department of Chemistry at Texas A & M University (Qatar) invites
applications for a post-doctoral position in the field of computational
quantum chemistry. This is a full-time position working with a newly
hired faculty member. (Qatar is located on a peninsula extending from
the Arabian Peninsula into the Persian Gulf; Texas A & M has a campus
there as part of the larger Education City initiative of the Qatar
Foundation.)

Texas A & M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) ( http://www.qatar.tamu.edu/ )
is a partnership of Texas A & M with the Qatar Foundation. TAMUQ recently
relocated to a new, state-of-the-art 595,000 square foot building that
was completed in May 2007. TAMUQ Chemistry labs are fully equipped with
a broad array of modern analytical instrumentation, and TAMUQ has
a significant computational infrastructure in place, which will be
accessible to the post-doctoral researcher.

The successful candidate is expected to be comfortable in a Linux environment
with scripting and FORTRAN programming, and must be willing to work with
the Gaussian suite of programs, both for development and applications. In
addition, the successful candidate will be expected to extensively publish
in high-quality journals and present results at various conferences.
As such, strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
The candidate is also expected to be a team player and conform to the safety
and environmental guidelines of the university.

Minimum Qualifications:
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The successful candidate will have earned a Ph.D. in chemistry or a closely
related field, and be prepared to join a team of highly motivated,
research-directed, individuals.

Salary:
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Commensurate with accomplishments; please inquire. In addition to
salary, the general expatriate compensation package will include full housing,
travel allowances, health insurance, and other benefits.

Contact Information:
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Please direct all inquiries about this position via email to
Ed Brothers ( ed.brothers-#-qatar.tamu.edu ).