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Postdoc Position at MSU

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Dear SIAM Members:

I am looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join my group at the 
Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State 
University. Please see below for the position advertisement and pass it 
along to your colleagues and students who might be interested.

My apologies if you have received multiple copies of this email.

Best Regards,
H. Metin Aktulga

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Position Description

Applications are invited for a full-time postdoctoral position at the 
Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at Michigan State 
University. The postdoc will join a project on the development 
algorithms and tools for the optimization of Molecular Dynamics (MD) 
force fields. The postdoc will work closely with a team of academics, 
Ph.D. students, and undergraduate researchers from computer science, 
applied mathematics, materials science, and nuclear physics. 
Deliverables will include prototype software implementations and 
publications at top tier conferences and journals.


Required:

- PhD degree in applied or computational mathematics, computer science, 
materials science, chemistry or a closely related field.
- Research experience in one or more of the following fields: numerical 
optimization, sensitivity analysis, data mining and parallel algorithms 
for molecular dynamics.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with C/C++, MPI and OpenMP.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred:

- Research experience in TWO or more of the following fields: numerical 
optimization, sensitivity analysis, data mining and algorithms for 
molecular dynamics.
- Interdisciplinary research experience in computational materials 
science and chemistry.
- A record of research accomplishment as reflected in publications in 
peer-reviewed journals and conferences and presentations at scientific 
meetings.

Anticipated start date is February/March 2015. Review of applications 
will begin 1/1/2015, and continue until the position is filled.

Complete applications will include the following (in a single pdf file):

(1)   A cover letter

(2)   A full curriculum vitae

(3)   A two-page summary of research experience, achievements (including 
publications and software) and plans

(4)   Up to two research publications and/or preprints

(5)   The names and contact information for three references

For further information about this position, please contact Prof. H. 
Metin Aktulga at hma@cse.msu.edu.

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H. Metin Aktulga
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering
Michigan State University
E-mail: hma@cse.msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-1646
Webpage: http://www.cse.msu.edu/~hma/
  

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