Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Reverse Osmosis Membranes

Job Type
Post-Doc
Job Rank
Post-Doc Research Associate
Job Institution
UNC Chapel Hill
Job Description

We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join our UNC Superfund Research Program. The successful candidate will conduct molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate molecular-level transport processes in reverse osmosis (RO) polyamide membranes, with the goal of connecting molecular-scale behavior to macroscopic membrane properties. This work bridges fundamental membrane science and next-generation membrane design.

Position details:

  • Title: Post-Doctoral Research Associate
  • Department: Environmental Sciences and Engineering, UNC Chapel Hill
  • Location: Chapel Hill, NC
  • Start Date: June 1, 2026
  • Duration: 12 months (full-time)
  • Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
  • Apply here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/315496

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, computational chemistry, materials science, physics, or a related field, along with programming experience (Python, C, C++, or similar). Preferred qualifications include experience with MD or atomistic simulations, HPC environments, and polymer chemistry.