We are hiring! My newly established research group at the School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, has openings for two research fellows.

Our group employs a suite of computational modelling methods to understand and engineer catalysts at the atomic scale.

Come join us in Singapore! 

Please apply using the links below.

1. http://tiny.cc/u6rksz

2. http://tiny.cc/17rksz

The competencies and qualifications of an ideal candidate are listed below:

• PhD or equivalent in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, material science or an allied field.
• Extensive experience in using quantum mechanical and molecular modelling packages like VASP and Quantum ESPRESSO, has advanced knowledge of first principles thermodynamics, and reaction kinetics modelling.
• Basic knowledge about computational screening of nanomaterials.
• Prior experience with statistical learning methods will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Python and working in a Linux based platform.
• Intellectually curious and think deeply and creatively.
• Good interpersonal skills and enjoy working in cross disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently.

Key responsibilities associated with this position are stated below:

• High throughput screening of heterogeneous catalysts using data driven methods.
• Use ab initio thermodynamics to determine catalytic structures under working conditions.
• Calculating reaction rates using microkinetic models.
• Working in collaboration with experimental scientists.
• Working together with PhD students from Choksi’s group, and undergraduate researchers.