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Description:
POSITION SUMMARY
The Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) seeks seasonal, full-time paid research interns interested in developing and implementing the concepts, algorithms and codes needed to understand the quantum mechanical behavior of many-particle systems, and to translate this understanding into useful predictions of the behavior of molecules and materials.
Under the mentorship of one or more CCQ scientists during the summer, Research Assistants/Associates will contribute to CCQ research by joining an ongoing research project. For more information about CCQ research, please visit:
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/flatiron/center-for-computational-quantum-physics/
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Internship positions are intended for beginning graduate students or in some cases advanced undergraduates. Undergraduate students will be appointed with the title of Summer Research Assistant, while graduate students will be appointed with the title Summer Research Associate. Graduate students already embarked on a thesis project should consider applying to the Flatiron predoc program instead.
Visit the
Flatiron Institute career page
to learn more.
Learn more about Summer Internships at Simons Foundation here: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/summer-at-simons.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Candidates will normally have completed an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in or accepted to a graduate program in physics or a related field, although in exceptional cases advanced undergraduate students may be considered.
Experience
- Experience with condensed matter physics, quantum chemistry and large-scale computations strongly preferred.
Related Skills & Other Requirements
- The successful applicant should have experience with programming in one or more of the following: Matlab, Python, Julia, Fortran or C/C++ under Windows, OS-X or Linux operating systems.
Required Application Materials
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcript indicating completed courses
- Cover letter or research statement mentioning fields or projects within CCQ’s range of activities of specific interest to you and naming the CCQ research staff and/or mentors that have possible connections to these fields/projects. A list of internship projects options will be posted on the CCQ website by mid-December or applicants may propose a project of their own.
- Names of two scientists who can be contacted for references.
The internship will take place in-person at the Simons Foundation’s offices in New York City. Applicable travel assistance to New York City and a supported temporary housing option while in New York City may be available.
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to a designated CCQ staff scientist, the research intern will apply skills of analytical calculation, algorithm development and implementation, testing and running computer codes, and data analysis to topics of relevance to CCQ’s mission.
- Other responsibilities including reporting on research, writing documentation, and performing other CCQ mission-related tasks or duties as required.
