Mechanisms of Crystallization of Ice and Clathrate Hydrates.
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with Professor Valeria Molinero at the Department of Chemistry in The University of Utah, to investigate the nucleation pathways of ice and clathrate hydrates using molecular simulations.(1-10)
We are looking for a highly motivated and independent postdoctoral researcher with experience in applying computational methods to solve complex scientific problems and a strong record of scholar work and publication. The research will involve the development of order parameters for the investigation of the nucleation pathways of ice and clathrate hydrates, the use of advanced sampling methods to determine the reaction coordinates, free energies, and crystallization rates and elucidate the structure and size of the critical nuclei along a wide range of thermodynamic conditions, and the development of analysis tools to investigate the structure and polymorph selection in these systems.
The Molinero group benefits from excellent computational facilities within the Center for High Performance Computing. This project is part of an NSF funded collaborative project with Professors Sum, Wu and Beckham (Colorado School of Mines) and Peters (UCSB) with whom we will tackle the development of novel sampling methods and a multiscale approach to the elucidation of the mechanisms of formation of ice and clathrates.
Start Date: the position is available immediately.
Salary: Highly competitive and commensurate with experience.
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work with Professor Valeria Molinero at the Department of Chemistry in The University of Utah, to investigate the nucleation pathways of ice and clathrate hydrates using molecular simulations.(1-10)
We are looking for a highly motivated and independent postdoctoral researcher with experience in applying computational methods to solve complex scientific problems and a strong record of scholar work and publication. The research will involve the development of order parameters for the investigation of the nucleation pathways of ice and clathrate hydrates, the use of advanced sampling methods to determine the reaction coordinates, free energies, and crystallization rates and elucidate the structure and size of the critical nuclei along a wide range of thermodynamic conditions, and the development of analysis tools to investigate the structure and polymorph selection in these systems.
The Molinero group benefits from excellent computational facilities within the Center for High Performance Computing. This project is part of an NSF funded collaborative project with Professors Sum, Wu and Beckham (Colorado School of Mines) and Peters (UCSB) with whom we will tackle the development of novel sampling methods and a multiscale approach to the elucidation of the mechanisms of formation of ice and clathrates.
Start Date: the position is available immediately.
Salary: Highly competitive and commensurate with experience.
Appropriate Background: The applicant should hold a PhD in Computational/Physical Chemistry, Physics, Chemical or Materials Engineering, or related field and have a strong background and experience in molecular simulation, computer programming, and statistical mechanics.
The applicant should have strong written and oral communication skills.
To apply:
Email your CV, publication list and contact details of three references to valeria.molinero@utah.edu.
To apply:
Email your CV, publication list and contact details of three references to valeria.molinero@utah.edu.
In your cover letter, please indicate the particulars of your background that make you a suitable
candidate for this position.
candidate for this position.
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