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Research Fellow in Computational Materials Chemi ... (No replies)

scanlond

2 years ago

scanlond 2 years ago

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow (PDRA) to work in the group of Professor David O. Scanlon in the Department of Chemistry at University College London (http://davidscanlon.com/). The appointee will use advanced Computational Chemistry techniques to computationally predict and fully characterize a range of new Na-ion electrodes in collaboration with leading experimental groups in the UK. A key principle of the research will be the full characterization of these novel materials in terms of their electronic structure, and their full defect chemistry, allowing us to only put materials forward for experimental validation when their defect chemistry is suited to the application of choice.

 

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The post holder will be required to carry out computational materials chemistry research focused on Na-ion Battery Chemistries. Computational work will be performed in collaboration with experimental efforts, and so the post holder will also present results and contribute significantly to an interdisciplinary feedback loop

 

The position is funded an ISCF Faraday Battery Challenge - Faraday Institution Phase Two project, entitled NEXGENNA, and the appointment will be for a period of 12 months initially.

 

Key Requirements

The successful candidate will have a PhD degree (or about to be awarded a PhD) in Computational Materials Chemistry or relevant subject. Expertise in analysis of charged defects in solids using periodic density functional theory is essential. He/she will have a strong publication track record, a demonstrated commitment to excellence, and exceptional skills in computational chemistry. They will be expected to work in a highly multidisciplinary collaborative team and have effective written and verbal communication skills in English. 

 

Please note, appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B (salary £33,184 - £34,976 per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

 

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor David O. Scanlon ([email protected]). 

 

Any queries on the application process can be directed to Rezwana Akhter – [email protected], as we wish to encourage online applications.