Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) seeks to hire a postdoctoral researcher (Associate Research Scientist) in the Applied Materials and Sustainability Sciences Directorate with a background in computational chemistry or materials science, or a related field specializing in the use of established quantum mechanical methods, e.g., density functional theory and correlated wavefunction methods, and kinetic models, e.g., saddle-point-search methods, molecular dynamics, microkinetic modeling, and kinetic Monte Carlo. The successful candidate will work under Dr. J. Mark P. Martirez (with Prof. Emily A. Carter as co-advisor) and will conduct computational research into materials discovery and process optimization involving catalytic metals for C-C and C-H bond activation in the context of light alkane dehydrogenation reactions under non-equilibrium thermal conditions.

 

The successful candidate will be part of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory-led Non-Equilibrium Energy Transfer for Efficient Reactions (NEETER) Industrial Heat Energy Earthshot Research Center (EERC). The postdoctoral researcher is therefore expected to participate in the Center's activities (e.g., monthly videoconferences, Center-wide webinar, journal clubs, retreats, early career researchers committee, etc.) and collaborate with various research groups that are a part of the Center.

 

The position is an initial one-year appointment with possible renewal each year contingent on performance and availability of funds.

 

Candidates should provide, at a minimum, a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to arrange recommendation letters from three professional references to be sent directly to the search committee.

 

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Perform computational research into non-equilibrium heterogeneously catalyzed C-C and C-H bond activation in light alkanes.

 

Core Duties: 

• Conduct computational research as described above (70%).
• Write reports, research articles, and present notable research results (20%).
• Participate in the Center's activities and help train students and junior researchers when needed (10%).
  

Education and Experience: 

• Ph.D. conferred within five years at the time of application or completion of Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, materials science, or a related field.
• Experience in conducting quantum mechanical simulations of chemical and/or material systems.
• Evidence of ability to publish in internationally recognized scientific journals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and collaborate with others.
• Ability to write scientific software is not required but a plus.

 

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Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.

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