Applications are invited for PhD studies in theoretical physical chemistry
focused on analytical and computational modeling of nanoscale systems with
chemical, physical, and biological origins. Most research projects are
done in close collaborations with top experimental groups. Typical
research projects: 1) molecular dynamics simulations of the self-assembly
of nanoparticles and structural analysis of the formed meta-materials; 2)
modeling of nanomedicines based on micelles, dendrimers, and
functionalized nanoparticles; 3) electron (phonon) band structure and
transport calculations in nanocarbons, MoS2, and other layered
nanomaterials; 4) quantum molecular dynamics simulations of molecular
binding to material surfaces (catalysis) and molecular passage through
nanopores. The research will be conducted in the group of Prof. Petr Kral
in the Chemistry Department of the University of Illinois at Chicago
(http://www2.chem.uic.edu/pkral/).

We are seeking creative and highly motivated individuals, with
computational skills and background in chemistry, physics or biology.
Preliminary knowledge of theoretical methods used in the above fields is
very welcome, i.e. methods used in electronic structure calculations,
quantum transport, molecular dynamics, etc. The candidates should be
interested to conduct interdisciplinary theoretical research at the
nanoscale.

Interested candidates should send e-mail their CV and the names and
contact information of several references to: pkral@uic.edu