Postdoctoral Appointee – Computational Modeling of Materials
Argonne National Laboratory
Lemont, IL
Job posting number: #7113626 (Ref:414277)
Posted: October 18, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
The Materials Science Division (MSD) of Argonne National Laboratory is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral appointee in the area of computational modeling of materials for carbon dioxide conversion and storage. The research project aims at understanding of interface phenomena at solid-solid and solid-liquid interfaces and design and discovery of new materials. Computational work involves first-principles methods, multiscale approaches and kinetic modeling in close collaboration with experimental studies. Compare the results to experimental measurements of structural and kinetic properties of these systems.
Position Requirements
Applicants must have a recent PhD in physics/materials science/chemistry/chemical engineering or related field with 0-3 years of experience
Knowledge of quantum mechanical methods for calculations of interface properties in complex materials and approaches to evaluate chemical kinetics are required
Experience in computational studies of electrochemical properties is desirable. Knowledge of molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo methods, as well as geochemical modeling is desirable
Experience in multiphysics simulations is a plus. Programming skills, expertise in workflows, numerical methods and data analysis are a plus. Good writing skills are required
The candidate is expected to think and work independently and conduct research in a highly interdisciplinary environment of chemist, physicist and materials scientists
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