We have an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher to conduct computational research in the area of mesoscopic modeling of interface thermodynamics and kinetics, as well as associated microstructure evolution of materials, focusing on (electro)chemical and/or (electro)chemo-mechanical degradation mechanisms. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team of computational and experimental materials scientists utilizing world class computational and experimental research facilities to study the surfaces, interfaces, and microstructures of materials for structural and/or energy applications. This role will actively participate in the research and development of mesoscale computational models and codes for investigating mechanisms and simulating coupled interfacial processes in materials, including metals and metal oxides. This position is in the Computational Materials Science Group of the Materials Science Division.
- fundamental and applied research in the thermodynamics and kinetics of surface/interface phenomena and associated microstructure evolution of metals and/or metal oxides.
- Develop integrated modeling and simulation capabilities for simulating concurrent physical, chemical, and materials kinetic processes in materials.
- Design and perform systematic computer simulations on LLNL supercomputers to establish the foundational understanding of thermodynamic and kinetic surface/interfacial mechanisms in these materials.
- Pursue independent but complementary research interests and interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally to the Laboratory.
- Collaborate with scientists in multidisciplinary team environment, including experimental and multiscale modeling experts.
- Document research; publish papers in peer-reviewed journals, and present results within the DOE community and at conferences.
- Perform other duties as assigned.