Postdoc: Computational Electrocatalysis for GETCO2

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 114,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to undertake computational research in electrocatalysis for GETCO2 projects and to collaborate with experimental researchers.

You will perform first-principles/DFT studies, develop reproducible atomistic workflows with Python, ASE and DFT software, analyse electrochemical energy landscapes, and apply machine-learning potentials, publishing and mentoring as part of

Qualifications

• PhD completed by start date.
• Deep understanding of electrochemistry/electrocatalysis and interfacial mechanisms.
• Proficiency in DFT and at least one major electronic-structure package.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-principles/DFT studies of electrocatalytic reactions and surfaces.
• Develop reproducible atomistic workflows using Python, ASE and DFT tools.
• Analyze electrochemical free-energy landscapes and connect to catalytic performance.
• Apply machine-learning interatomic potentials where appropriate.
• Collaborate with experimental researchers, publish findings, and mentor students.

Skills

DFT

Python

ASE

Linux/HPC

data-analysis

publication record

collaboration

Education

PhD in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or physics

Tools

VASP

Quantum ESPRESSO

CP2K

GPAW

Job description

The University of Sydney, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to undertake computational research in electrocatalysis for GETCO2 projects and to collaborate with experimental researchers.

You will perform first-principles/DFT studies, develop reproducible atomistic workflows with Python, ASE and DFT software, analyse electrochemical energy landscapes, and apply machine-learning potentials, publishing and mentoring as part of