Computational Tribology at Interfaces via MD & ML Potentials

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; In loco; EUR 28.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Università di Bologna invites applications for a research position in Surface Physics within the Physics department. The project is titled “Study of tribological processes at interfaces of technological interest.” The research focuses on computational investigations of tribochemical phenomena and atomistic mechanisms governing friction and wear.

The role involves applying ab initio molecular dynamics and ML-based interatomic potentials, with possible involvement in complementary experimental

Mansioni

• Conduct computational investigations of tribological processes at interfaces using ab initio molecular dynamics and machine learning interatomic potentials.
• Participate in complementary research activities using experimental techniques when applicable.

Descrizione del lavoro

Università di Bologna invites applications for a research position in Surface Physics within the Physics department. The project is titled “Study of tribological processes at interfaces of technological interest.” The research focuses on computational investigations of tribochemical phenomena and atomistic mechanisms governing friction and wear.

The role involves applying ab initio molecular dynamics and ML-based interatomic potentials, with possible involvement in complementary experimental