Computational Materials Modeling Group (led by Prof. Anh Ngo) at University of Illinois at Chicago has an immediate opening for a 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.  

The principal focus of this position centers on modeling structure and chemistry of battery electrolyte materials and the electrolyte/electrode interfaces. Considerable demonstrated experience in performing atomistic modeling simulations for liquid or soft materials is highly desirable. Specific research experience with battery electrolyte systems is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will join a large diverse multidisciplinary team with background in electrochemistry, physics, materials and chemistry. The researchers on this project will have opportunity to collaborate extensively with experimental groups at Argonne National laboratory, Penn State University as well as the Molecular Materials Group led by Dr. Larry Curtiss group at Argonne National laboratory.

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.

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]).