Joining the Sun Lab
Thank you for your interest in our research group. Please review the information below if you are considering joining our team.
Postdoctoral Researchers
ML/AI for quantum chemistry and quantum algorithms
We have an opening for a postdoctoral researcher in ML/AI for quantum chemistry and quantum algorithm development.
Preferred qualifications
- Scientific software development
- Method development for computational chemistry
- Quantum computing for chemistry
Application materials
- CV, including publication list and GitHub link if applicable
- Brief research statement summarizing past work and current interests
- Names of references, included in the email
Please include [Postdoc Application] in the email subject line. Applicants are also encouraged to apply to the Rutgers Presidential Postdoctoral Fellows Program.
Graduate Students
Apply through Rutgers
Please apply through the Graduate Program Admissions Website and mention your interest in joining the group in your statement. Due to the high volume of inquiries, Chong may not be able to respond to every email, but she truly appreciates your interest.
Visiting Scholars
Short-term visits
We welcome short-term visiting scholars who are interested in exchanging scientific perspectives with the Sun Lab.
Undergrad RA opportunities
Research assistant opportunities
We welcome motivated undergraduate students from around the world to work on exciting research projects in the group. If you are interested, contact Chong directly and include [Undergrad RA] in the email subject.
Available positions
- Regular research assistant
- RAD Summer SURF Fellow
- Aresty Research Assistant
Directions
- AI/ML for materials design
- Computational chemistry for solid states
- Quantum computing for chemical systems
- Agentic AI platform development