University of Calgary: Postdoc Fellowship (Electrocatalysts) 2151 views

University of Calgary: Postdoc Fellowship (Electrocatalysts) – PostDoctoral Fellowship, Computational Modeling of High-Temperature Electrocatalysts, Canada First Research Excellence Fund

Job ID: 13964

Computational Modeling of High-Temperature Electrocatalysts

Aim: As part of the implementation of its GRI scientific strategy and to improve hydrocarbon recovery, while reducing emissions and energy intensity, the University of Calgary-Technion collaboration seeking a Postdoc Fellow (PDF) with expertise in theoretical chemistry to work on a project that is focused on the production of climate neutral synthetic fuels. The aim of the research associated is the use of computational tools to investigate new high-temperature electrocatalysts for the selective conversion of CO2 to useful products, using DFT and other modeling tools.

We are therefore seeking applications from qualified candidates who are within 4 years of their Ph.D. degree to fill one Postdoctoral Fellow position, with the following expected qualifications:

Research Field: Modeling/Screening Electrocatalysts Fellowship / Contract

1. UCalgary postdoc positions offer a stipend of $55,000 CAD/year
2. Travel, computer allowance, and operating budgets.
3. The candidate will be offered a one-year contract, with extension for a second year pending satisfactory performance.

Application Procedure:

1. Applications should consist of a current CV, a list of 2-3 referees with contact information and a cover letter, indicating which area you are interest.
2. The positions are available immediately and the search will continue until the team is assembled.

Requirements:

1. The candidate must have been awarded a PhD or equivalent. Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science
2. Experience in the use of Density Functional Theory (DFT) methods and ideally with some experience in modelling of heterogeneous electrocatalytic reactions. In addition
3. Research Experience in the relevant field.
4. Candidate will be required to work within a team environment, working effectively with a diverse group of interdisciplinary researchers.
5. The successful applicant is also expected to have very good communication skills.