Applications are invited for a PhD student position in the group of Theory and Simulation of Condensed Matter at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA, (https://engineering.unl.edu/alexandrov) led by Prof. Vitaly Alexandrov. The research project is devoted to a deeper atomistic understanding of interfacial and bulk properties of lithium ion batteries. Prospective candidates are expected to have strong background in physics, chemistry and materials science. Programming/scripting experience is a big plus. Research activities will involve density functional theory (DFT) based first principles calculations (both static and molecular dynamics) using high-performance supercomputing environments. Previous experience with electronic-structure calculations of materials properties is preferred.

Interested candidates are invited to submit detailed CV, list of publications/accomplishments, an academic transcript of B.Sc. and M.Sc. education, as well as the contact information of three references by e-mail to Prof. Vitaly Alexandrov at [email protected]. A skype interview will be part of the selection process.