JOB DESCRIPTION
A postdoctoral position in computational chemistry is available at Furman University in 
Greenville, SC. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for the development and use of 
configurational sampling techniques and quantum mechanical methods to study the formation 
and growth of hydrogen bonded molecular clusters. S/he will work extensively with undergraduate 
students at Furman and collaborate with other groups at Furman and other institutions. 
S/he will also be responsible for administering and managing the groups high performance 
computing (HPC) resources. This is a one-year position renewable further depending on mutual
agreement and availability of funding.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in computational chemistry with robust background in the theory, development and application realms.
- Experience using and managing high performance computing (HPC) resources.
- A strong publication record.
- Scientific programming experience with Python, and preferably C/C++.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage several projects simultaneously.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Record of mentoring and working with undergraduate students.
- System administration in a Linux/Unix HPC environment.
- Web development

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Apply at https://jobs.furman.edu/postings/6898
You will need to provide the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact information of three reference providers

The cover letter should include a description of how your research, computing, and 
mentoring experience and how it might contribute to a liberal arts college community 
that is committed to diversity as one of its core values.

Review of applications will begin in early January 2018 and continue until the position is filled. 
The starting date is flexible.

Furman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its 
faculty and staff. The University aspires to create a community of people representing 
a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual 
orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and 
varied abilities. Domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits.