Research Fellow (Chemical Engineering/Catalysis)

The Choksi research group is seeking a Research Fellow funded by a grant through the Young Independent Research Grant, A*STAR. The Research Fellow will help advance foundational knowledge in designing stable, active, selective, and cost-effective catalysts for fuel cell applications.
The Research Fellow will employ electronic structure calculations, first principles thermodynamics, and microkinetic modelling to understand electrocatalytic processes at the molecular scale. This is a two-year appointment that is renewable beyond the first year based on performance.
Key Responsibilities:

• Performing ab initio calculations of reaction mechanisms on electrocatalysts
• Using ab initio thermodynamics to determine electrocatalytic structures under working conditions.
• Calculating reaction rates using electrochemical microkinetic models.
• Understanding the stability of nanoparticle catalysts
• Working together with PhD students from Choksi's group, and undergraduate researchers.
• Writing papers and delivering technical presentations.

Job Requirements:

• PhD or equivalent in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, material science or an allied field
• Between 0-3 years of post-PhD work experience
• Extensive experience in using quantum mechanical and molecular modelling packages like VASP and Quantum ESPRESSO, has advanced knowledge of first principles thermodynamics, and reaction kinetics modelling
• Familiarity with Python and working in a Linux based platform is a bonus
• Intellectually curious and think deeply and creatively
• Good interpersonal skills and enjoy working in cross disciplinary teams
• Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution:
NTU