The Computational Catalysis and Energy Materials (CCEM) group, led by Prof. Max García-Melchor, is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with experience in modelling (electro)catalytic processes with periodic DFT. The post is available from January 2024 (or soon thereafter) and the contract is for 2 years.

This project is funded by Science Foundation Ireland and will involve the use of state-of-the-art computational methods and machine learning algorithms to accelerate the design of cost-effective water oxidation electrocatalysts to produce green hydrogen. The research will be conducted in the CCEM group, an international and dynamic research team based in the highly international and collaborative scientific environment offered by the School of Chemistry at Trinity College Dublin (https://chemistry.tcd.ie).

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, enthusiastic about research, and be in possession of a PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Computational Chemistry, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline, with a demonstrated background in modelling (electro)catalytic processes with periodic DFT. Good programming experience and excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required. The successful applicant is also expected to contribute to the training and supervision of undergraduate/postgraduate students, and to present their research at the regular group meetings and scientific conferences.

Application deadline: 1 December 2023 at 17:00 Dublin local time.

Start date: January 2024, or shortly thereafter.

Interested applicants should email a cover letter, CV (including publications list), and 2 referee contacts to Prof. García-Melchor at [email protected].