Research Fellow (Chemical Engineering/Catalysis)
The Choksi research group is seeking a Research Fellow funded by a grant through the Young Independent Research Grant, A*STAR. The Research Fellow will help advance foundational knowledge in designing stable, active, selective, and cost-effective catalysts for fuel cell applications.
The Research Fellow will employ electronic structure calculations, first principles thermodynamics, and microkinetic modelling to understand electrocatalytic processes at the molecular scale. This is a two-year appointment that is renewable beyond the first year based on performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Requirements:
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
The Research Fellow will employ electronic structure calculations, first principles thermodynamics, and microkinetic modelling to understand electrocatalytic processes at the molecular scale. This is a two-year appointment that is renewable beyond the first year based on performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performing ab initio calculations of reaction mechanisms on electrocatalysts
- Using ab initio thermodynamics to determine electrocatalytic structures under working conditions.
- Calculating reaction rates using electrochemical microkinetic models.
- Understanding the stability of nanoparticle catalysts
- Working together with PhD students from Choksi's group, and undergraduate researchers.
- Writing papers and delivering technical presentations.
Job Requirements:
- PhD or equivalent in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, material science or an allied field
- Between 0-3 years of post-PhD work experience
- Extensive experience in using quantum mechanical and molecular modelling packages like VASP and Quantum ESPRESSO, has advanced knowledge of first principles thermodynamics, and reaction kinetics modelling
- Familiarity with Python and working in a Linux based platform is a bonus
- Intellectually curious and think deeply and creatively
- Good interpersonal skills and enjoy working in cross disciplinary teams
- Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU
JOB SUMMARY
Research Fellow (Chemical Engineering/Catalysis)
Singapore
10 days ago
N/A
Full-time