Post-Doctoral Associate in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry.

The Center for Molecular Magnetic Quantum Materials (M²QM) at the Department of Chemistry, University of Florida is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate under the supervision of Professor George Christou.  See https://efrc.ufl.edu/. M²QM is an Energy Frontier Research Center funded by the US Department of Energy

The Center programs range from the synthesis and characterization of emergent new materials to a systematic computational understanding of their many-body quantum behavior. The fundamental science of the M²QM aims to address the two primary technological challenges: 1) how to create qubits for intrinsically quantum computing, and 2) how to replace elements of traditional computers and sensors with intrinsically quantum, molecule-based devices that are energy efficient as well as fast and adaptive. In this setting, reliable, swift, all-electron calculations of magnetically complex materials are crucial.  

The successful candidate will work on the synthesis of ultra-small (1-3 nm) metal oxide nanoparticles as molecular clusters, their characterization by various spectroscopic and physical techniques including single-crystal X-ray crystallography, and their use as supports for one or more magnetic ions and molecules to study the quantum properties on a model surface, including coherence times, quantum clock transitions, and exchange couplings. Experience in synthetic inorganic chemistry and high nuclearity coordination clusters is essential. 

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package. To see more, visit, benefits.hr.ufl.edu.

PhD in Chemistry.

Experience in synthetic inorganic chemistry and high nuclearity coordination clusters is essential

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting. 

A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching and research goals, and (4) the names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet. 

Applications will be reviewed beginning 7/22/26, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. 

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education. 

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.