PhD Scholarship in Electrocatalytic Processes: The Design of Electrochemical Interfaces (DELI) Lab, led by Dr. Nitish Govindarajan at NTU Singapore, is offering a fully funded PhD scholarship. Starting in January 2025, the successful candidate will work on atomistic simulations to study electrocatalytic transformations in non-aqueous electrolytes, contributing to industrial decarbonization efforts. This opportunity offers a vibrant, supportive, and diverse research environment.
PhD Scholarship in Atomistic Simulations of Non-Aqueous Electrocatalytic Processes
Designation:
PhD Student (Fully Funded)
Research Area:
Atomistic Simulations, Electrocatalysis, Non-Aqueous Electrolytes
Location:
School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Must meet the admission requirements for the PhD program at NTU. Check Requirements
- Ideal candidates will have experience in computational chemistry, statistical mechanics, or machine learning.
Job Description:
The PhD student will:
- Use Density Functional Theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics simulations to explore the properties of non-aqueous electrolyte interfaces.
- Apply advanced sampling methods to estimate reaction energetics and elucidate mechanisms for electrocatalytic transformations, focusing on converting H2 and CO2 into protons and fuels in non-aqueous environments.
- Collaborate closely with international experimental groups.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their cover letter and CV to delilab.ntu@gmail.com with the subject “PhD position: non-aqueous electrocatalysis”.
Last Date for Application:
Until position filled
