Job Description
The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Postdoctoral Scholar (Theoretical Physics, Biophysics, Quantum Optics), will have at least a Doctorate of Philosophy in physics, biophysics, quantum optics, nonlinear dynamics, or related field and have at least some experience in an applied area of biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, or biophysics. The individual should be adept at programming for the purpose of analyzing quantitative data and writing related research reports and journal articles. The postdoc will, under the direction of Dr. Kurian in the Quantum Biology Lab (QBL), be responsible for the implementation and simulation of quantum optical and quantum mechanical models of electronic and vibrational behaviors in complex living systems like Physarum polycephalum, performing basic analytics and statistics on the models and contributing to the composition and curation of scientific data and its interpretations. A solid foundation in theoretical physics is preferred, covering statistical thermodynamics, dynamical systems, quantum optics, quantum electrodynamics, and condensed matter. A working knowledge of numerical simulations, the use of symbolic manipulation codes like Mathematica, familiarity with image processing software like ImageJ or CellProfiler, and experience in UNIX-based programming on high-performance computing systems is required. The postdoctoral scholar should also have a basic knowledge in biophysics and experience in interdisciplinary collaboration with biologists. Duties and responsibilities include developing models and quantitative predictions to interpret wet lab experimental outcomes and suggesting new experimental tests when needed. Must be able to interact with and train younger or less experienced collaborators, QBL interns, and provide logistical, administrative, and pedagogical support where and when necessary
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY
Involves no responsibility or authority for the direction of others.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
Internal contacts include assistant/associate deans, directors, department heads/chairs, faculty, staff and students at the College and school levels; and, deans, directors and executive level officers at University level. External contacts include governmental agencies such as Federal and the District of Columbia Agencies, scientific and technical professionals, students, collaborators, and the general public.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in physics, biophysics, computational sciences, or related field and have at least 3 years experience in the area of biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, or biophysics.
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure
$44,000- $54,000
Howard University provides education to African-American students. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, including law, medicine, and pharmaceutical studies. It is influenced by the political and cultural environment.
