Research Associate, Postdoc and Research Assistant positions in Computational Catalysis at Westlake University, Hangzhou, China

The Center of Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Fuels at School of Science, Westlake University is looking for outstanding candidates within the field of computational catalysis focusing on photo-electrocatalytic water splitting, CO2 and N2 reduction as well as high-throughput computations and machine learning aided material design for the synthesis of value-added chemicals in energy society.

Qualifications

For research associate and postdoc, the applicants should have obtained (within 5 years since graduation) or are about to obtain a PhD degree in the fields of theoretical or computational chemistry / catalysis / material / physics.

• Have the ability to work relatively independently and take responsibility for the progress of assigned projects.
• Proficient in using ab initio simulation codes such as VASP, QE.
• Knowledge of Python or one of another computer languages.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and oral.
• Ability of teamwork.
• Backgrounds with machine learning and photo-electrocatalytic simulations will be extra advantages.

Benefits: In Westlake University, Hangzhou, China, we will provide superior environment and platform for academic researches as well as very competitive salary/benefits. Promotion to a permanent associate researcher or researcher is possible depending on the comprehensive performances.

Contact

Applicants for research associate and postdoc should submit a detailed curriculum vitae; two representative publications; description of major achievements (less than 3 pages) as well as the names and contact information of three professional references to: [email protected]

We also have available research assistant positions for those with a bachelor or master’s degree in the field of chemistry, material science and computer science. Good communication skills in English for reading, writing and oral is a prerequisite. If you are interested in computational catalysis and hope to pursuit higher degree, please send us your curriculum vitae.

Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.