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Department of Energy Conversion and Storage at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU Energy) invites applications for two 2-year postdoc positions to work in the area of atomic-scale computational modelling and method development for battery materials. The project aims to develop a new type of commercially viable metal-air battery. The research project will be carried out in the Section for Atomic Scale Materials Modelling in close collaboration with a leading international industrial partner. We provide an international, inspiring and dynamic research environment.
Project description
We have recently implemented our cluster expansion code, CLuster Expansion in Atomic Simulation Environment (CLEASE: https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-648X/ab1bbc), which is used for studying thermodynamic properties of disordered materials. Successful candidates will use and further develop CLEASE to study properties of metals and alloys (both bulk and interface) as battery anode materials. Another aspect of the project is to design the optimal polymer-based electrolyte to be used in the metal-air battery. The two postdocs will work closely together with each other and experimentalists to discover novel materials for future metal-air batteries.
Main duties of the positions include:
The project will be carried out in close collaboration with experimental groups within DTU Energy. In addition, successful candidates will be given opportunity to participate in other computational research activities on batteries and catalytic materials that align with the activities of the project.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD degree in computational/theoretical physics, chemistry, materials science or equivalent.
The core skills for the project are:
The following background and experiences are desirable:
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Profs. Tejs Vegge, Juan Maria García Lastra and Jin Hyun Chang.
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
You can read more about career paths at DTU here.
The employment is expected to start September 1st, 2019 or soon thereafter.
Further information
If you need further information concerning this position, please contact Dr. Jin Hyun Chang at [email protected]or Associate Prof. Juan Maria García Lastra at [email protected].
Please do not send applications to this e-mail address, instead apply online as described below.
Application
We must have your online application by 4 July 2019.
To view the full announcement and to apply: http://www.career.dtu.dk