Ph.D. Position on simulations of Polymer nanocomposites
£Competitive | Wales | 03 Sep 2013
Department: School of Electronic Engineering

Position Description

The Laboratory for Matter Dynamics is recruiting a Ph.D. student to work on Fujitsu-High Power Computing Wales (HPCW) funded research activities starting October 2013.  The research will apply density functional theory (DFT) to understand bonding dynamics at polymer-carbon nanotube interfaces. Simulations will link to experimental data collected at the National Synchrotron Light Source at Brookhaven National Laboratory and will make extensive use of HPCW facilities. This project involves a strong collaborative with the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the State University of New York at Buffalo. This research program is being designed in agreement with the Materials Genome Initiative paradigm. Exceptional candidates are sought with a strong background in materials science, theoretical physics, quantum chemistry and/or their computational specialties. Experience in simulation work within the frame of atomic physics is certainly a plus.  English fluency is an absolute requirement. Applications should include: academic transcripts, a current resume, and contact info of two references.

Bangor University, having celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2009, is an established University with an international reputation for teaching and research. The University has ranked second in the UK for Research in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Bangor University has over 11,000 students (of which around 1500 are international students) and approximately 2000 faculty. The University offers over 450 degree programmes, and has a turnover in excess of £120 million. It is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty - between the mountains of Snowdonia and the shores of the Menai Strait - and road and rail links to Liverpool, Manchester, London and elsewhere are excellent.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Start date: Available Immediately

Apply by email: e.campo@bangor.ac.uk

Bangor University is Committed To Equal Opportunities. The University is recipient of the Athena Swan Bronze Award- in recognition of commitment to advancing women’s career in STEMM academia. BU holds the HR Excellence in Research badge awarded by the European Commission.