Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Materials Science: The Physics Department at San Diego State University (SDSU) is inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join Prof. Mehmet Dogan’s computational materials research group. The successful candidate will focus on machine learning applications in materials science, particularly in high-pressure physics and superconducting hydrides.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Table:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Position ID | SDSU Physics – Dogan Lab-POSTDOC26 [#31406] |
| Application Deadline | 2026-01-15 11:59 PM |
| Initial Appointment | 12 months (with an option to extend for 12 months based on performance) |
| Salary | Competitive, with benefits |
Research Area:
- Computational Science and Engineering
- Modeling and Simulation
- Materials Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics / Electronic Structure
Location:
San Diego, California 92182, United States
Eligibility/Qualification:
Required:
- Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in electronic structure theory, specifically density functional theory
- Strong scientific computing skills
Preferred:
- Experience with machine learning for materials (e.g., GNNs, generative models)
- Background in high-pressure materials, hydrides, or superconductivity
- Familiarity with structure prediction tools (e.g., genetic algorithms)
Job Description:
The postdoctoral researcher will engage in research at the intersection of machine learning, materials theory, and high-pressure physics, focusing on:
- Developing machine learning models for crystal structure and property prediction.
- Implementing high-throughput workflows for hydrides and metastable phases.
- Creating and benchmarking datasets for small-data environments.
- Collaborating with both experimental and theoretical groups.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials online:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Names and email addresses of two references (actual letters are acceptable but not required)
For more information, please contact:
Mehmet Dogan (mdogan@sdsu.edu)
Last Date to Apply:
January 15, 2026, by 11:59 PM
For further details, visit the SDSU Physics Department website: SDSU Physics – Dogan Lab
