Project Description

One ARL-funded postdoctoral research position will be available from September 2020 in Dr. Deep Choudhuri’s group at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. 

Successful candidate will carry our research in atomistic modelling of alloy solidification. Typical research topics include (but not restricted to )

1. Structure of the liquid melt as a function of alloying additions
2. Interfacial structures and energies in multiphase Al and Ni-based alloy microstructures
3. Develop Monte Carlo codes to couple with existing DFT/MD calculators, e.g. VASP
4. Developing classical density functional theory of alloy solidification and relevant codes

Successful candidates will be offered a competitive salary among publicly funded universities. Additionally, the postdoctoral candidate will closely interact with scientists from national laboratories and ARL. Funding for this position will be for 2 years.

Requirements

1. PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Mechanical Engineering specializing in metal alloys. Some knowledge in metal solidification behavior will be helpful, but not required. MUST have received PhD degree in the last 3 years.
2. MUST have a strong background in DFT methodology/simulations, preferably using VASP, in an HPC-cluster environment.
3. Knowledge of Python, C++ and MPI programming
4. Experience in MD simulations is desirable, but not mandatory
5. The candidate MUST have excellent communication skills via scientific publications and technical presentations. This position mandates excellent interpersonal skills necessary for a multi-disciplinary team fast-paced research environment.
6. The candidate MUST show good judgement, accountability and be a self-starter.
7. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and the associated travel restrictions, this position is open only to candidate who are currently in US.

For best consideration, interested candidates are requested to send their CV and one key publication to Dr. Deep Choudhuri at [email protected] by Aug 31^st 2020

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NMT is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can learn, live, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. NMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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