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2 PhD Position on multiscale modeling of solid/liquid interfaces
PhD Position on multiscale modeling of solid/liquid interfaces
A three-year PhD position is available in the Mainz as collaborative project between Johannes Gutenberg university (Prof. M. Sulpizi) and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (Dr. Y. Nagata). The research project is centered on the development of multiscale approach to understand vibrational properties in condensed phase systems, and in particular in water at the interface and in confined environment.
Mandatory requirements are: - master in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science - good knowledge of Statistical Mechanics or Electronic Structure Theory; good knowledge of modern programming and scripting languages; proficiency in spoken and written English language.
To apply please contact:
Prof. Marialore Sulpizi, Physics, JGU Mainz
(sulpizi@uni-mainz.de)
PhD position on a multiscale approach to metal-organic framework growth
This is to advertise a PhD position open within the Max Planck Graduate School in Mainz, Germany to work under the supervision of Prof. Marialore Sulpizi in collaboration with Dr. Katrin Domke on theory project on metal-organic framework growth.
The overall aim of the proposed PhD project is to derive a theoretical model for electrochemically controlled MOF growth which permits to relate the relevant tunable synthesis parameters, such as initial structure and composition, to the resulting MOF 2D/3D structure and chemical functionality. More specific, we aim to use a molecular dynamics based approach where small size electronic structure calculations will be combined with large-scale atomistic simulations including reactive force fields (Jun. Prof. M. Sulpizi, JGU). The simulated models will be tested against experimental data, namely electrochemical vibrational spectroscopy (nearfield and nonlinear Raman, infrared) and complementary in situ scanning probe techniques (STM, AFM) (Dr. K.F. Domke, MPIP). The powerful combination of theoretical and experimental insight will provide a unique base for the development of strategic preparation protocols for MOFs with tailored architectures and functionalities.
Mandatory requirements are: - master in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science with excellent grades - good knowledge of Statistical Mechanics or Electronic Structure Theory; good knowledge of modern programming and scripting languages; proficiency in spoken and written English language. The position is set in the frame of the Max Planck Graduate Center Mainz, so eligibility criteria need to be met according to the school regulations (http://www.mpgc-mainz.de/10002/Admission)
To apply please contact:
Prof. Marialore Sulpizi, Physics, JGU Mainz
(sulpizi@uni-mainz.de)
To contact me:
sulpizi@uni-mainz.de
Tel: +49 6131 3923641
Fax: +49 6131 3920496
Dr Marialore Sulpizi
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz,
Staudinger Weg 7
55099 Mainz
Germany.
Last updated: Oct 2012
