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Ph.D. position at University of Iceland on DFT c ... (No replies)
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Fully funded Ph.D. scholarship at the University of Iceland for 3 years supervised by Dr. Egill Skúlason, Professor of Chemical Engineering. One Ph.D. position is available in theoretical modelling and is supported through a grant from Horizon Europe focusing on versatile and direct e-fuel and fertiliser generation from renewable electricity. The consortium behind this project are leading scientists from universities and companies in Iceland, Germany, Belgium, Estonia and Greece.
The overall project involves theoretical simulations, catalyst synthesis, electrochemical measurements and chemical analysis of products where a unique system has been developed for an in-line electrochemical testing of ammonia formation from atmospheric nitrogen in aqueous solutions at ambient conditions. The overall project consists of several students and post-docs working on specific theoretical or experimental projects. Flow of information are required between the groups.
The candidate advertised for this position here will do theoretical calculations and model the electro-catalysis on the same systems investigated experimentally. The project involves density functional theory (DFT) calculations of the electrochemical N2 reduction reaction (NRR) on heterogeneous catalysts. Close comparison is made with experiments each time and the ultimate goal is to identify new and/or improved catalysts to test experimentally as well as testing out hypothesis coming from the experimental work.
We are seeking exceptionally qualified applicants for this position. That means only students with high grades and research experience in their B.Sc. and M.Sc. studies in chemical engineering, chemistry or applied physics from top universities will be considered.
The position is open for applicants with a background in modelling with DFT calculations in the field of catalysis, and preferably with experience of electro-catalysis. Besides a strong scientific background it is important that the candidate has a good technical writing ability and verbal communication skills.
Applications should be sent to [email protected] before 30th of September 2022 with the email subject title: "Application for Ph.D. position in DFT simulation for NRR in September 2022". The application should include a CV, a cover letter describing why the candidate should be considered for this position, transcripts of the B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses and grades, and a list of two Professors/advisors that have supervised the student in his/her B.Sc. and/or M.Sc. research project and are willing to provide a letter of recommendation.