We have openings for Postdoctoral Researchers to conduct research on multiscale modeling of interfacial reactions of structural and functional materials. Focus areas include predicting transport and chemical reactions at heterogeneous interfaces, mechanical properties, and materials degradation and corrosion susceptibility. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team in support of projects sponsored by the Laboratory Directed Research and Development program and the Applied Technologies Offices within the Department of Energy (DOE). This position is in the Quantum Simulations Group of the Materials for Emerging Applications & Extreme Conditions Section in the Materials Science Division within the Physical and Life Sciences Directorate.
This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.
You will
- Perform thermodynamic and kinetic analyses of electrochemical reactions at surfaces and interfaces.
- Develop machine learning interatomic potentials to investigate degradation processes of metals and other materials under chemically harsh conditions, including high-temperature molten salt environments.
- Contribute to and actively participate in the conception, design, and execution of research to address defined problems.
- Collaborate with computational and experimental scientists in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
- Pursue independent but complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
- Document research, publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results within the DOE community and at conferences/technical meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.