Overview

　　As a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Materials Sciences group, you will conduct computational modeling of interfacial phenomena in inorganic materials, focusing on the atomic scale mechanisms of transport, chemical transformations, and defect formation. You will also examine the effect of defects on materials properties, including electronic structure and reactivity. A strong emphasis is placed on understanding the effects of disorder on the properties of epitaxial films heterostructures of complex oxides and low-dimensional materials and revealing structural and compositional factors governing the behavior of quantum materials.

　　Responsibilities

　　Conduct independent research and work on team assignments

　　Lead manuscript development and maintain a strong overall publication record in the peer-reviewed scientific literature

　　Interact, communicate, and problem solve with a diverse team of research staff within the Materials Science group and various divisions across PNNL

　　Present research at technical conferences and project/program review meetings

　　Participate in the development of research proposals

　　Train and mentor others

　　Qualifications

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Candidates must have received a PhD within the past five years (60 months) or within the next 8 months from an accredited college or university.Preferred Qualifications:

　　Strong theoretical background in ab initio, semi-empirical, and atomistic simulations.

　　Proven track record of research conducted using ab initio, including DFT, methods. Hands-on experience with molecular dynamics and Monte-Carlo simulations and investigation of materials properties beyond ground state electronic structure calculations.

　　Record of excellence in research as supported by peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

　　Expert usage of standard packages for computational modeling of molecules and materials at the atomic scale.

　　Demonstrated ability to plan and execute research. Strong analytical skills. Proven ability to collect, gather, visualize, and analyze information in detail.

　　Proficiency in scientific programming.

　　Familiarity with basic principles of thermodynamics, kinetics, statistical mechanics, and data sciences.

　　Ability to work independently and take initiative in the completion of tasks important to the projects. These include the preparation of first drafts of papers for peer-reviewed journals and technical presentations at scientific conferences.

　　Preferred GPA: 3.75

　　Ph.D. in physics, materials science, chemistry, or a related field.

　　Training and aptitude in theoretical and computational research in condensed matter physics.

　　Strong verbal and written communication skills.

　　Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

　　Not applicable

　　Additional Information

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