Computational Materials Modeling Group at University of Illinois at Chicago has an immediate opening for one more postdoctoral position in the area of atomistic/molecular modeling of interfacial phenomena in next generation of Li-ion batteries (including Li-Air, Li Sulfur and solid-state batteries). Postdoctoral appointments are on a one-year basis, with a maximum term of three years, subject to satisfactory research performance and continued availability of funding. Salary will be commensurate with experience, training, and qualifications.  

Successful candidates will have demonstrated expertise in two or more of the following areas: Density Functional Theory, Ab initio Molecular Dynamics, Calssical/Reactive Molecular Dynamics.  Excellent programming abilities (preferably in Python and Fortran), analytical skills, and knowledge of high-performance computing are also required. Experience with high-throughput computing, machine-learning methods, and optimization methods will be an added advantage.  Prior experience with battery or other electrochemical materials is advantageous. The researchers on this project will have opportunity to collaborate extensively with experimental groups at Argonne National laboratory as well as the Molecular Materials Group led by Dr. Larry Curtiss group at Argonne National laboratory.

Interested candidates should send their (1) CV containing a list of publications, (2) a cover letter describing their background, key research accomplishments, and capability pertaining to modeling electrochemical systems, and (3) names, email, and telephone numbers of three references by email to Prof. Anh Ngo ([email protected]).