PhD Positions in Computational Materials Science, Central Michigan University, U.S.A. (2015 - 2016)

Ph.D. positions are available in computational materials science/physics and chemistry at Central Michigan University. Review of applications begins February 1 and continues until positions are filled for Fall 2015 admission. An MS degree in a related field is required to join this program. Students will join the Science of Advanced Materials Ph.D. program to work on projects involving topics such as:

- Layered materials for energy storage applications: This project focuses on understanding the electronic, optical, and adsorption properties of metal decorated layered materials from density functional theory simulations.
- Materials genomics from first principles calculations: The goal of the project is to discover and apply materials design rules for a variety of specific properties. The work involves high-throughput calculations, data mining, machine learning, and algorithms development. Good mathematical and programming skills are required.
- Magnetic materials: The project involves the development of computational tools for the evaluation of magnetic properties of finite and extended systems from first-principles density functional theory. Good programing skills are required.
- Nanoscale catalysis: The physical and chemical properties of transition metal clusters are being investigated using density functional theory based techniques. The goal of the work is to understand features that lead to enhanced catalytic activity at the nanoscale. Experience working in high performance computing environments will be useful.

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