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Marie Skłod. Curie PhD POSITION AT UNIVERSITY OF IOANNINA, Greece
Project Title: Design of Fe-, Cu- or Al-based functional coatings by molecular dynamics simulations and DFT calculations,
Under the MSCA-ITN-2014-ETN: Marie SkłodowskaCurie Innovative Training Networks (ITN-ETN), Training Networks, SELECTA, Action full title: "Smart ELECTrodeposited Alloys for environmentally sustainable applications: from advanced protective coatings to micro/nano-robotic platforms”
Supervisor: Ass. Prof. Ch.E. Lekka , University of Ioannina, Department of Materials Science, Greece: http://cmsl.materials.uoi.gr/lekka/
Objectives: Design of Fe-, Cu- or Al-based materials with enhanced mechanical properties; Calculation of the basic mechanical quantities and stress-strain curves using molecular dynamics simulations; Study of several structures, geometries and size effects; investigation of adhesion of suitable molecules and/or H2O on Fe-, Cu- or Al-based coatings towards an understanding of the coating’s corrosion resistance and/or hydrophobic features by density functional theory calculations.
Expected Results: Design of Fe-, Cu- or Al-based alloys for sustainable coatings applications, e.g. in terms of wear, polarity, biofouling and/or corrosion resistant properties.
Requirements:
The candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English. The candidate should hold a Masters degree in Physics, Materials Science or Chemistry or having basic knowledge on quantum mechanics and computational methods are encouraged. Possible experience in ab-initio calculations using DFT, LAPW or Tight-Binding methods as well as classical Molecular Dynamics Simulations will be taken into account.
The candidate cannot be Greek unless he/she has spent the last years outside Greece.
Application procedure: Interested applicants should provide a full CV, certificates of the grades of examination, a letter of interest, describing their research career goals, skills and experience, as well as two letters of recommendation and fill the following online form: http://selecta-etn.eu/job-application-form