The research group of Gabriel Antonius, affiliated with Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and the Hydrogen Research Institute, is looking for a Ph.D. student for a project in numerical physics.

The project aims to study metal hydrides for hydrogen storage using first principles calculations and molecular dynamics assisted with artificial intelligence. The student will perform DFT calculations on numerous structures to construct a database. They will employ a machine learning algorithm to construct interatomic potentials, which will be used to run molecular dynamics simulations.

The project will start in the summer 2022 semester. The student will be encouraged to apply to scholarships, but will be granted a salary to allow them to perform their research at full time. Candidates must have a master’s degree in physics, chemistry, or a related discipline with emphasis on numerical simulations. Knowledge of the Python programming language is desirable. To apply, please send your resume to [email protected] with the email titled “Application UQTR 2022” by 2021-11-30.