PhD Position in Sustainable Energy Research

5 days ago


Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Chalmers Telegram Group Full time

Our research group at the Division of Chemical Physics is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to work on a project that aims to establish an adaptive multiscale platform for computing catalyst performance from first principles.

The PhD student will perform first principles calculations within the Density Functional Theory, develop adaptive kinetic Monte Carlo models for reaction kinetics, and present research findings at seminars and conferences.

Key qualifications include a Master of Science degree in Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science, a strong background in quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics, and documented experience in programming.

Role and Responsibilities
  • Perform first principles calculations within the Density Functional Theory.
  • Develop adaptive kinetic Monte Carlo models for reaction kinetics.
  • Present research findings at seminars and conferences.


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