Postdoctoral openings at Center for Extreme Materials at Duke University

Postdoctoral openings at Center for Extreme Materials at Duke University

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Postdoctoral openings at the Center for Extreme Materials – Duke University (Stefano Curtarolo’s group), Durham, NC USA.

The group of Prof. Curtarolo at the Center for Extreme Materials at Duke University, USA has open postdoctoral positions in computational materials design. The group is at the forefront of the development of computational methods for the discovery of materials with technological ultra-high-temperature applications.

More information about the research can be found at  http://materials.duke.edu

Current openings are in:

• Ultra-high-temperature materials studies (optical and structural)
  
• Discovery/design of high-entropy ceramics and other disordered systems
  
• High-entropy ceramics.
  

Successful candidates should have: a deep understanding of thermodynamics and kinetics of materials, solid-state physics, crystallography/group-theory, and inorganic chemistry. Solid communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong programming skills in C++, LaTeX, good knowledge of Unix systems, and experience using materials data repositories such as AFLOW.
Proven experience in VASP, Quantum Espresso, FHI-AIMS, or other ab-initio code. A doctorate degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related disciplines. Graduate students near completion of their PhD are welcome and invited to apply.

Potential candidates should send one PDF file named "PDOC-202501_Lastname_Firstname.pdf" containing: cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names, emails, and phone numbers of three (or more) references to jobs@materials.duke.edu, subject line "PDOC-202501: Lastname Firstname". Only PDF material will be considered.

The location of the position is Durham, NC USA. Occasional travel is required. Starting date can be negotiated. The search will continue until the positions are filled.