James Smith, Ph.D.
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Experience
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Lucata
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United States
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Computer Hardware Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member of the Technical Staff
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Jul 2022 - Present
New York City Metropolitan Area
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Simons Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Flatiron Research Fellow
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Sep 2020 - Jul 2022
An independent postdoc at the Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) studying and developing novel numerical methods to study strongly correlated problems.
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Research Assistant
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Dec 2016 - Sep 2020
Boulder, CO My research in the Sharma group focuses on developing new and efficient algorithms to predict electronic properties of chemical and physical systems with the goal of understanding ever more complicated problems. I contribute to several quantum chemistry/physics software packages (Dice, PySCF, and NetKet) used to study these systems.
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Research Intern
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
Greater New York City Area Implemented a quantum chemistry interface between the NetKet package and PySCF under the supervision of Dr. Giuseppe Carleo. Studied the applicability of correlated molecular methods to strongly interacting materials under the supervision of Prof. Tim Berkelbach and Dr. Xaio Wang.
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Research Assistant
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Nov 2014 - Dec 2016
Boulder, CO Worked in the group of J. Mathias Weber studying the effect of solvation on the electronic structure of water oxidation catalysts. Built an IR system to study the vibrational structure of these complexes at cryogenic temperatures.
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University of Colorado Boulder
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2014 - May 2016
Boulder, CO Worked as a TA for undergraduate general chemistry courses. In the spring of 2016, I worked as the head TA. In addition to the typical teaching duties I helped the instructors organize and critique course material as well as mentor younger TAs.
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Davidson College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Tutor
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Aug 2012 - May 2014
Davidson College Math & Science Center Work between 5-6 hours a week with other students, who need help with Chemistry or Math. I work with students one on one and in groups ranging from 2-6 students.
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DRI Fellow
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
Davidson, NC Conduct research full time in Dr. Striplin's lab, working on improving the dyes used in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells.
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Trip Leader
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Jan 2011 - May 2014
Davidson, NC
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Davidson College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Research Fellow
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
Davidson, NC Characterized the products of the oxidation of isoprene and methacrolein.
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Lab Assistant
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
Davidson, NC
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Risk Manager
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Aug 2011 - May 2012
Davidson, NC I work at social events on the Patterson Court, as either the head risk manager or general risk manager.
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Education
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University of Colorado Boulder
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemical Physics -
Davidson College
BS, Chemistry -
Boston College
N/A, Physics -
Worcester Academy