Postdoc position in Molecular Dynamics studies of conducting polymers, Linköping University (Sweden)

A post-doctoral position is available in the Theory and Modelling group at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Linköping University (Sweden). The Laboratory of Organic Electronics is renowned for its research on electronic and optical devices based on organic materials. Its primary theme involves the coupling of ions and electrons as signal carriers for applications in organic bioelectronics, printed electronics, organic energy and electrochemical devices, and nanooptics. Currently, the research staff of the Laboratory includes about 60 researchers (professors, senior and junior scientists and PhD students), see http://liu.se/loe for detail.

Background and duties:

Among all organic materials conducting polymers have become the material of choice for many electronic and bioelectronic devices including OLED, photovoltaic cells, energy storage devices, ionic and electrochemical transistors, sensors, neural probes and many others. The main aim of the research project is to perform Molecular Dynamics (MD) studies of conducting polymers (in particular, PEDOT) and polymer-based composite materials such as PEDOT/cellulose and PEDOT/carbon, etc. to answer fundamental questions concerning morphology, crystallization and polymerization, ion diffusion, role of water and solvents; electronic capacitance, and many others.  Computational methods will primarily include atomistic and coarse-grained Molecular Dynamics simulations, but ab initio DFT and ab initio MD might also be required. The theoretical studies will be performed in the Theory and Modelling group under supervision of Prof. Igor Zozoulenko with strong interaction with experimental groups in the Laboratory, where the obtained theoretical results will help to understand and guide the material engineering and device design for better and enhanced performance.

Qualifications and requirements to applicants:

• The applicant must have, or be about to receive a doctoral degree in a subject relevant to the research project (e.g. physics, material science, theoretical chemistry, etc.) and needs to be passionate about research. Problem solving ability and creativity, as well as the ability to work independently are essential. Another prerequisite is experience with atomistic and/or course-grained Molecular Dynamics simulations and packages GROMACS and LAMMPS. Good skills in programming/scripting is highly desirable, as well as experience with ab initio calculations using e.g GAUSSIAN.

Starting date 
As soon as possible.

Appointment and Conditions:

• Appointment is initially for one year with a possibility of an extension for the second year depending on a mutual agreement. The scholarship amounts to SEK25000:-/month (tax-free) (~€2500/month). Economy class travel to/from Sweden will be covered. The scholar and his/her family will be insured in accordance with the Swedish social insurance law and are entitled to medical benefits.

Application procedure:

The following documents (in pdf-format) must be submitted when applying for a scholarship

• Cover letter (1- 2 pages describing your background and your interest in this position)
• Curriculum vitae, max 2 pages, including at least two references that we can contact
• List of publications
• Statement of Research Interests, max 2 pages
• Copy of PhD diploma

The application should be sent electronically to Prof. Igor Zozoulenko [email protected]. Mark your application “MD conducting polymers” in the e-mail subject field.

The review of applicants will start immediately and will continue until the position is filled. A formal deadline for application is 5 January 2018.

Contact:

Prof. Igor Zozoulenko, [email protected];

For more information about this position and conditions please see a detailed announcement at http://fe.itn.liu.se/orgel/job-openings-and-diploma-work?l=en