Post Doctoral Scholar

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Design and predict advanced materials for electronic and energy applications; Explore useful structure-property-synthesis relationships in materials; Advance the atomic-level understanding of diffusion kinetics in solids; Publish results in peer-reviewed high-impact journals and present research findings at professional meetings; Co-advise graduate and undergraduate researchers as appropriate.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in density functional theory calculations
• Hold (or expect to obtain soon) a PhD in computational materials physics or a related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

• knowledge on first-principles theory of thermodynamics and kinetics
• defects in solids
• experience in high-throughput first-principles calculations
• semiconductor physics

Responsibilities

• Design and predict advanced materials for electronic and energy applications
• Explore useful structure-property-synthesis relationships in materials
• Advance the atomic-level understanding of diffusion kinetics in solids
• Publish results in peer-reviewed high-impact journals and present research findings at professional meetings
• Co-advise graduate and undergraduate researchers as appropriate

Benefits

• State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida.
• The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment.
• If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.
• OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree