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Sulpizi Lab
Department of Physics
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Staudingerweg 7
55128 Mainz
Germany

office: 01-315
office phone: +49 6131 3923641
sulpizi@uni-mainz.de

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NEW PhD Position on multiscale modeling of solid/liquid interfaces


PhD position on a multiscale approach to metal-organic framework growth

This PhD position is 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)